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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.42, 1,134.30 and 468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.42, 1,134.30 and 468.68 is: 703.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.42 : 1,134.30 = 468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.42/1,134.30 = 468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.42x = 1,134.30 × 468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.42x = 531,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,623.72/755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.75

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