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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.48, 1,132.04 and 481.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.48, 1,132.04 and 481.11 is: 721.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.48 : 1,132.04 = 481.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.48/1,132.04 = 481.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.48x = 1,132.04 × 481.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.48x = 544,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,632.72/754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.86

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