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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.62, 1,135.72 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.62, 1,135.72 and 464.32 is: 696.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.62 : 1,135.72 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.62/1,135.72 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.62x = 1,135.72 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.62x = 527,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,337.51/756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.96

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