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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.18, 1,130.60 and 464.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.18, 1,130.60 and 464.66 is: 695.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.18 : 1,130.60 = 464.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.18/1,130.60 = 464.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.18x = 1,130.60 × 464.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.18x = 525,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,344.60/755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.65

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