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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.58, 1,131.88 and 496.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.58, 1,131.88 and 496.23 is: 744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.58 : 1,131.88 = 496.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.58/1,131.88 = 496.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.58x = 1,131.88 × 496.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.58x = 561,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,672.81/754.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.35

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