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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.90, 1,136.53 and 484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.90, 1,136.53 and 484.12 is: 725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.90 : 1,136.53 = 484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.90/1,136.53 = 484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.90x = 1,136.53 × 484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.90x = 550,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,216.90/757.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.98

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