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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,132.08 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,132.08 and 482.04 is: 721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,132.08 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,132.08 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,132.08 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 545,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,707.84/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.49

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