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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.86, 1,137.77 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.86, 1,137.77 and 485.16 is: 728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.86 : 1,137.77 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.86/1,137.77 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.86x = 1,137.77 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.86x = 551,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,998.07/757.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.36

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