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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.73, 1,130.10 and 480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.73, 1,130.10 and 480.03 is: 720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.73 : 1,130.10 = 480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.73/1,130.10 = 480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.73x = 1,130.10 × 480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.73x = 542,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,481.90/752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.69

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