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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.38, 1,140.93 and 469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.38, 1,140.93 and 469.75 is: 703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.38 : 1,140.93 = 469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.38/1,140.93 = 469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.38x = 1,140.93 × 469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.38x = 535,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,951.87/762.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.00

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