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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.93, 1,132.51 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.93, 1,132.51 and 481.44 is: 721.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.93 : 1,132.51 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.93/1,132.51 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.93x = 1,132.51 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.93x = 545,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,238.21/755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.28

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