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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.30, 1,137.51 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.30, 1,137.51 and 469.13 is: 703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.30 : 1,137.51 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.30/1,137.51 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.30x = 1,137.51 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.30x = 533,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,634.38/758.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.73

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