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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.12, 1,134.16 and 482.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.12, 1,134.16 and 482.53 is: 722.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.12 : 1,134.16 = 482.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.12/1,134.16 = 482.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.12x = 1,134.16 × 482.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.12x = 547,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,266.22/757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.83

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