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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.45, 1,135.92 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.45, 1,135.92 and 464.94 is: 697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.45 : 1,135.92 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.45/1,135.92 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.45x = 1,135.92 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.45x = 528,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,136.39/757.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.25

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