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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.97, 1,130.96 and 495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.97, 1,130.96 and 495.60 is: 743.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.97 : 1,130.96 = 495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.97/1,130.96 = 495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.97x = 1,130.96 × 495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.97x = 560,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,501.30/753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.40

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