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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.50, 1,133.25 and 481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.50, 1,133.25 and 481.32 is: 721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.50 : 1,133.25 = 481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.50/1,133.25 = 481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.50x = 1,133.25 × 481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.50x = 545,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,452.24/755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.97

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