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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.38, 1,131.94 and 463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.38, 1,131.94 and 463.76 is: 694.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.38 : 1,131.94 = 463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.38/1,131.94 = 463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.38x = 1,131.94 × 463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.38x = 524,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,948.49/756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.03

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