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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.72, 1,134.03 and 481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.72, 1,134.03 and 481.91 is: 723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.72 : 1,134.03 = 481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.72/1,134.03 = 481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.72x = 1,134.03 × 481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.72x = 546,494.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,494.73/755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.15

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