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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,133.80 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,133.80 and 484.18 is: 726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,133.80 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,133.80 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,133.80 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 548,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,959.24/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.01

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