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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,134.28 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,134.28 and 482.64 is: 723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,134.28 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,134.28 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,134.28 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 547,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,448.90/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.56

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