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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.54, 1,132.23 and 498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.54, 1,132.23 and 498.50 is: 747.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.54 : 1,132.23 = 498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.54/1,132.23 = 498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.54x = 1,132.23 × 498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.54x = 564,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,416.66/755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.04

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