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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.63, 1,132.72 and 462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.63, 1,132.72 and 462.33 is: 693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.63 : 1,132.72 = 462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.63/1,132.72 = 462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.63x = 1,132.72 × 462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.63x = 523,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,689.28/754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.97

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