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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,134.99 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,134.99 and 481.52 is: 722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,134.99 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,134.99 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,134.99 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 546,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,514.71/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.67

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