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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.19, 1,131.28 and 495.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.19, 1,131.28 and 495.82 is: 743.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.19 : 1,131.28 = 495.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.19/1,131.28 = 495.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.19x = 1,131.28 × 495.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.19x = 560,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,911.25/754.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.73

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