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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.57, 1,133.60 and 496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.57, 1,133.60 and 496.22 is: 743.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.57 : 1,133.60 = 496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.57/1,133.60 = 496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.57x = 1,133.60 × 496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.57x = 562,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,506.84/756.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.50

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