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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.86, 1,136.26 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.86, 1,136.26 and 484.16 is: 726.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.86 : 1,136.26 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.86/1,136.26 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.86x = 1,136.26 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.86x = 550,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,131.64/756.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.86

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