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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.88, 1,132.68 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.88, 1,132.68 and 464.32 is: 694.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.88 : 1,132.68 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.88/1,132.68 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.88x = 1,132.68 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.88x = 525,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,925.98/756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.86

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