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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.94, 1,136.91 and 483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.94, 1,136.91 and 483.35 is: 725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.94 : 1,136.91 = 483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.94/1,136.91 = 483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.94x = 1,136.91 × 483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.94x = 549,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,525.45/757.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.03

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