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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.20, 1,136.04 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.20, 1,136.04 and 468.84 is: 703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.20 : 1,136.04 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.20/1,136.04 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.20x = 1,136.04 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.20x = 532,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,620.99/757.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.41

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