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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.38, 1,133.43 and 464.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.38, 1,133.43 and 464.75 is: 695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.38 : 1,133.43 = 464.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.38/1,133.43 = 464.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.38x = 1,133.43 × 464.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.38x = 526,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,755.93/757.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.50

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