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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.70, 1,135.32 and 464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.70, 1,135.32 and 464.90 is: 696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.70 : 1,135.32 = 464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.70/1,135.32 = 464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.70x = 1,135.32 × 464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.70x = 527,810.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,810.27/757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.60

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