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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.47, 1,130.20 and 495.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.47, 1,130.20 and 495.10 is: 742.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.47 : 1,130.20 = 495.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.47/1,130.20 = 495.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.47x = 1,130.20 × 495.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.47x = 559,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,562.02/753.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.65

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