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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.40, 1,135.86 and 497.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.40, 1,135.86 and 497.39 is: 745.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.40 : 1,135.86 = 497.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.40/1,135.86 = 497.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.40x = 1,135.86 × 497.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.40x = 564,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,959.73/757.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.92

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