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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.08, 1,131.98 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.08, 1,131.98 and 496.38 is: 743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.08 : 1,131.98 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.08/1,131.98 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.08x = 1,131.98 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.08x = 561,887.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,887.63/756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.15

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