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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.43, 1,135.47 and 467.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.43, 1,135.47 and 467.91 is: 700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.43 : 1,135.47 = 467.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.43/1,135.47 = 467.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.43x = 1,135.47 × 467.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.43x = 531,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,297.77/758.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.52

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