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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.14, 1,134.39 and 482.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.14, 1,134.39 and 482.58 is: 723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.14 : 1,134.39 = 482.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.14/1,134.39 = 482.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.14x = 1,134.39 × 482.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.14x = 547,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,433.93/757.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.03

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