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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.64, 1,133.55 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.64, 1,133.55 and 481.95 is: 722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.64 : 1,133.55 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.64/1,133.55 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.64x = 1,133.55 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.64x = 546,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,314.42/755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.98

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