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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.60, 1,141.08 and 467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.60, 1,141.08 and 467.86 is: 702.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.60 : 1,141.08 = 467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.60/1,141.08 = 467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.60x = 1,141.08 × 467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.60x = 533,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,865.69/759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.82

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