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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,132.66 and 496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,132.66 and 496.55 is: 743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,132.66 = 496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,132.66 = 496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,132.66 × 496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 562,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,422.32/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.93

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