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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.13, 1,134.16 and 482.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.13, 1,134.16 and 482.54 is: 722.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.13 : 1,134.16 = 482.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.13/1,134.16 = 482.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.13x = 1,134.16 × 482.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.13x = 547,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,277.57/757.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.83

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