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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.48, 1,134.54 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.48, 1,134.54 and 468.28 is: 701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.48 : 1,134.54 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.48/1,134.54 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.48x = 1,134.54 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.48x = 531,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,282.39/757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.38

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