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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.48, 1,141.84 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.48, 1,141.84 and 469.16 is: 703.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.48 : 1,141.84 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.48/1,141.84 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.48x = 1,141.84 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.48x = 535,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,705.65/761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.51

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