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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.74, 1,135.50 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.74, 1,135.50 and 482.96 is: 724.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.74 : 1,135.50 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.74/1,135.50 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.74x = 1,135.50 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.74x = 548,401.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,401.08/756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.69

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