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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.68, 1,133.73 and 463.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.68, 1,133.73 and 463.29 is: 694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.68 : 1,133.73 = 463.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.68/1,133.73 = 463.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.68x = 1,133.73 × 463.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.68x = 525,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,253.04/756.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.16

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