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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.16, 1,136.24 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.16, 1,136.24 and 468.80 is: 703.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.16 : 1,136.24 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.16/1,136.24 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.16x = 1,136.24 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.16x = 532,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,669.31/757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.51

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