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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.56, 1,133.34 and 499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.56, 1,133.34 and 499 is: 748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.56 : 1,133.34 = 499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.56/1,133.34 = 499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.56x = 1,133.34 × 499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.56x = 565,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,536.66/755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.50

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