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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.56, 1,132.20 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.56, 1,132.20 and 481.20 is: 722.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.56 : 1,132.20 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.56/1,132.20 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.56x = 1,132.20 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.56x = 544,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,814.64/754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.03

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