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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.76, 1,138.52 and 483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.76, 1,138.52 and 483.96 is: 727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.76 : 1,138.52 = 483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.76/1,138.52 = 483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.76x = 1,138.52 × 483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.76x = 550,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,998.14/757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.14

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