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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.37, 1,130.73 and 481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.37, 1,130.73 and 481.05 is: 720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.37 : 1,130.73 = 481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.37/1,130.73 = 481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.37x = 1,130.73 × 481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.37x = 543,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,935.86/755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.09

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