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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.15, 1,135.08 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.15, 1,135.08 and 497.48 is: 745.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.15 : 1,135.08 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.15/1,135.08 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.15x = 1,135.08 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.15x = 564,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,673.92/757.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.79

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