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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,137.74 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,137.74 and 469.80 is: 705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,137.74 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,137.74 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,137.74 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 534,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,510.25/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.01

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