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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,136.22 and 468.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,136.22 and 468.42 is: 701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,136.22 = 468.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,136.22 = 468.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,136.22 × 468.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 532,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,228.17/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.28

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