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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.55, 1,136.34 and 499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.55, 1,136.34 and 499.19 is: 748.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.55 : 1,136.34 = 499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.55/1,136.34 = 499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.55x = 1,136.34 × 499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.55x = 567,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,243.88/757.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.78

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