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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.80, 1,138.98 and 470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.80, 1,138.98 and 470.92 is: 706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.80 : 1,138.98 = 470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.80/1,138.98 = 470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.80x = 1,138.98 × 470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.80x = 536,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,368.46/758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.86

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