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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.38, 1,133.06 and 481.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.38, 1,133.06 and 481.19 is: 721.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.38 : 1,133.06 = 481.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.38/1,133.06 = 481.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.38x = 1,133.06 × 481.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.38x = 545,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,219.50/755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.79

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