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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.48, 1,135.48 and 468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.48, 1,135.48 and 468.76 is: 702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.48 : 1,135.48 = 468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.48/1,135.48 = 468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.48x = 1,135.48 × 468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.48x = 532,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,267.60/757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.68

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