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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.64, 1,136.04 and 485.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.64, 1,136.04 and 485.69 is: 728.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.64 : 1,136.04 = 485.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.64/1,136.04 = 485.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.64x = 1,136.04 × 485.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.64x = 551,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,757.59/757.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.26

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