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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.36, 1,136.04 and 483.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.36, 1,136.04 and 483.58 is: 725.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.36 : 1,136.04 = 483.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.36/1,136.04 = 483.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.36x = 1,136.04 × 483.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.36x = 549,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,366.22/757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.37

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