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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.71, 1,135.33 and 466.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.71, 1,135.33 and 466.09 is: 699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.71 : 1,135.33 = 466.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.71/1,135.33 = 466.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.71x = 1,135.33 × 466.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.71x = 529,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,164.58/756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.30

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