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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.12, 1,133.32 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.12, 1,133.32 and 467.68 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.12 : 1,133.32 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.12/1,133.32 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.12x = 1,133.32 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.12x = 530,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,031.10/757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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