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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.71, 1,136.16 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.71, 1,136.16 and 483.66 is: 725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.71 : 1,136.16 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.71/1,136.16 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.71x = 1,136.16 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.71x = 549,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,515.15/757.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.23

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