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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.80, 1,130.04 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.80, 1,130.04 and 481.20 is: 720.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.80 : 1,130.04 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.80/1,130.04 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.80x = 1,130.04 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.80x = 543,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,775.25/754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.42

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