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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.71, 1,130.82 and 461.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.71, 1,130.82 and 461.89 is: 692.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.71 : 1,130.82 = 461.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.71/1,130.82 = 461.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.71x = 1,130.82 × 461.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.71x = 522,314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,314.45/754.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.07

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