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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.28, 1,130.18 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.28, 1,130.18 and 493.68 is: 739.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.28 : 1,130.18 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.28/1,130.18 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.28x = 1,130.18 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.28x = 557,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,947.26/754.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.71

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