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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.88, 1,130.40 and 465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.88, 1,130.40 and 465.44 is: 696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.88 : 1,130.40 = 465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.88/1,130.40 = 465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.88x = 1,130.40 × 465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.88x = 526,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,133.38/754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.98

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