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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.08, 1,132.63 and 496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.08, 1,132.63 and 496.73 is: 745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.08 : 1,132.63 = 496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.08/1,132.63 = 496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.08x = 1,132.63 × 496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.08x = 562,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,611.30/755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.10

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