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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.35, 1,134.47 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.35, 1,134.47 and 482.90 is: 723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.35 : 1,134.47 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.35/1,134.47 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.35x = 1,134.47 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.35x = 547,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,831.10/757.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.35

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