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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.30, 1,134.71 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.30, 1,134.71 and 468.14 is: 701.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.30 : 1,134.71 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.30/1,134.71 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.30x = 1,134.71 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.30x = 531,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,203.14/757.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.44

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