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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.38, 1,135.65 and 468.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.38, 1,135.65 and 468.94 is: 702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.38 : 1,135.65 = 468.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.38/1,135.65 = 468.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.38x = 1,135.65 × 468.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.38x = 532,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,551.71/758.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.22

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