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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.15, 1,129.73 and 493.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.15, 1,129.73 and 493.37 is: 740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.15 : 1,129.73 = 493.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.15/1,129.73 = 493.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.15x = 1,129.73 × 493.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.15x = 557,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,372.40/753.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.05

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