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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.32, 1,135.62 and 497.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.32, 1,135.62 and 497.31 is: 745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.32 : 1,135.62 = 497.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.32/1,135.62 = 497.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.32x = 1,135.62 × 497.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.32x = 564,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,755.18/757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.73

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