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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.68, 1,133.52 and 499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.68, 1,133.52 and 499.12 is: 748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.68 : 1,133.52 = 499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.68/1,133.52 = 499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.68x = 1,133.52 × 499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.68x = 565,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,762.50/755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.68

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