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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.12, 1,137.96 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.12, 1,137.96 and 466.68 is: 699.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.12 : 1,137.96 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.12/1,137.96 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.12x = 1,137.96 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.12x = 531,063.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,063.17/759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.58

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