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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.96, 1,132.84 and 481.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.96, 1,132.84 and 481.18 is: 722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.96 : 1,132.84 = 481.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.96/1,132.84 = 481.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.96x = 1,132.84 × 481.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.96x = 545,099.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,099.95/754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.02

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