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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.38, 1,131.15 and 465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.38, 1,131.15 and 465.94 is: 697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.38 : 1,131.15 = 465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.38/1,131.15 = 465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.38x = 1,131.15 × 465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.38x = 527,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,048.03/755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.73

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