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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.43, 1,132.47 and 465.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.43, 1,132.47 and 465.91 is: 697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.43 : 1,132.47 = 465.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.43/1,132.47 = 465.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.43x = 1,132.47 × 465.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.43x = 527,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,626.27/756.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.52

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