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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.33, 1,130.92 and 480.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.33, 1,130.92 and 480.37 is: 720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.33 : 1,130.92 = 480.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.33/1,130.92 = 480.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.33x = 1,130.92 × 480.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.33x = 543,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,260.04/754.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.19

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