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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.51, 1,132.61 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.51, 1,132.61 and 467.07 is: 699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.51 : 1,132.61 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.51/1,132.61 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.51x = 1,132.61 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.51x = 529,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,005.82/756.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.27

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