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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.30, 1,133.52 and 495.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.30, 1,133.52 and 495.22 is: 743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.30 : 1,133.52 = 495.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.30/1,133.52 = 495.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.30x = 1,133.52 × 495.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.30x = 561,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,341.77/755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.20

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