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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.82, 1,134 and 463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.82, 1,134 and 463.92 is: 696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.82 : 1,134 = 463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.82/1,134 = 463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.82x = 1,134 × 463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.82x = 526,085.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,085.28/755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.05

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