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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.48, 1,135.98 and 483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.48, 1,135.98 and 483.16 is: 724.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.48 : 1,135.98 = 483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.48/1,135.98 = 483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.48x = 1,135.98 × 483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.48x = 548,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,860.10/757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.59

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