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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.88, 1,134.18 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.88, 1,134.18 and 465.32 is: 696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.88 : 1,134.18 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.88/1,134.18 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.88x = 1,134.18 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.88x = 527,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,756.64/757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.36

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