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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,134.58 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,134.58 and 482.32 is: 723.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,134.58 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,134.58 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,134.58 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 547,230.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,230.63/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.28

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