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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.59, 1,131.58 and 480.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.59, 1,131.58 and 480.31 is: 720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.59 : 1,131.58 = 480.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.59/1,131.58 = 480.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.59x = 1,131.58 × 480.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.59x = 543,509.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,509.19/754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.27

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