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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.74, 1,136.07 and 484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.74, 1,136.07 and 484.04 is: 726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.74 : 1,136.07 = 484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.74/1,136.07 = 484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.74x = 1,136.07 × 484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.74x = 549,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,897.64/756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.67

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