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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.48, 1,134.06 and 497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.48, 1,134.06 and 497.20 is: 744.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.48 : 1,134.06 = 497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.48/1,134.06 = 497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.48x = 1,134.06 × 497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.48x = 563,854.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,854.63/757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.38

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