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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.13, 1,134.56 and 465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.13, 1,134.56 and 465.50 is: 696.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.13 : 1,134.56 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.13/1,134.56 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.13x = 1,134.56 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.13x = 528,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,129.68/758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.62

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