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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.88, 1,131.09 and 495.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.88, 1,131.09 and 495.49 is: 741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.88 : 1,131.09 = 495.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.88/1,131.09 = 495.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.88x = 1,131.09 × 495.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.88x = 560,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,445.79/755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.45

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