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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.44, 1,137.96 and 484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.44, 1,137.96 and 484.07 is: 727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.44 : 1,137.96 = 484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.44/1,137.96 = 484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.44x = 1,137.96 × 484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.44x = 550,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,846.61/757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.25

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