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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.89, 1,135.01 and 465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.89, 1,135.01 and 465.58 is: 697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.89 : 1,135.01 = 465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.89/1,135.01 = 465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.89x = 1,135.01 × 465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.89x = 528,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,440.54/757.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.25

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