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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.74, 1,138.50 and 483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.74, 1,138.50 and 483.96 is: 727.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.74 : 1,138.50 = 483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.74/1,138.50 = 483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.74x = 1,138.50 × 483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.74x = 550,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,988.46/757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.15

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