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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.68, 1,130.52 and 497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.68, 1,130.52 and 497.12 is: 745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.68 : 1,130.52 = 497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.68/1,130.52 = 497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.68x = 1,130.52 × 497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.68x = 562,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,004.10/753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.68

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