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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,133.28 and 481.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,133.28 and 481.89 is: 721.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,133.28 = 481.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,133.28 = 481.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,133.28 × 481.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 546,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,116.30/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.92

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