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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.93, 1,135.50 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.93, 1,135.50 and 483.44 is: 724.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.93 : 1,135.50 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.93/1,135.50 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.93x = 1,135.50 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.93x = 548,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,946.12/757.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.27

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