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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.12, 1,133.40 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.12, 1,133.40 and 467.12 is: 701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.12 : 1,133.40 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.12/1,133.40 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.12x = 1,133.40 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.12x = 529,433.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,433.81/755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.13

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