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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.54, 1,130.73 and 497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.54, 1,130.73 and 497.50 is: 745.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.54 : 1,130.73 = 497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.54/1,130.73 = 497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.54x = 1,130.73 × 497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.54x = 562,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,538.18/754.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.54

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