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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.70, 1,141.38 and 468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.70, 1,141.38 and 468.64 is: 703.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.70 : 1,141.38 = 468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.70/1,141.38 = 468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.70x = 1,141.38 × 468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.70x = 534,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,893.47/760.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.16

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