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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.12, 1,132.66 and 481.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.12, 1,132.66 and 481.53 is: 721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.12 : 1,132.66 = 481.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.12/1,132.66 = 481.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.12x = 1,132.66 × 481.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.12x = 545,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,409.77/756.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.33

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