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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.13, 1,132.67 and 481.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.13, 1,132.67 and 481.54 is: 721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.13 : 1,132.67 = 481.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.13/1,132.67 = 481.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.13x = 1,132.67 × 481.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.13x = 545,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,417.84/756.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.33

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