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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.41, 1,135.57 and 468.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.41, 1,135.57 and 468.57 is: 702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.41 : 1,135.57 = 468.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.41/1,135.57 = 468.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.41x = 1,135.57 × 468.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.41x = 532,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,094.03/757.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.52

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