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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.63, 1,135.40 and 496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.63, 1,135.40 and 496.01 is: 744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.63 : 1,135.40 = 496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.63/1,135.40 = 496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.63x = 1,135.40 × 496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.63x = 563,169.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,169.75/756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.31

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