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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.80, 1,132.44 and 495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.80, 1,132.44 and 495.16 is: 741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.80 : 1,132.44 = 495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.80/1,132.44 = 495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.80x = 1,132.44 × 495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.80x = 560,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,738.99/755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.91

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