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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.30, 1,131.71 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.30, 1,131.71 and 466.14 is: 698.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.30 : 1,131.71 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.30/1,131.71 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.30x = 1,131.71 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.30x = 527,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,535.30/755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.44

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