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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.94, 1,135.27 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.94, 1,135.27 and 482.22 is: 723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.94 : 1,135.27 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.94/1,135.27 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.94x = 1,135.27 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.94x = 547,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,449.90/756.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.24

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