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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,131.52 and 480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,131.52 and 480.30 is: 720.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,131.52 = 480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,131.52 = 480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,131.52 × 480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 543,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,469.06/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.70

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