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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.04, 1,135.80 and 497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.04, 1,135.80 and 497.72 is: 745.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.04 : 1,135.80 = 497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.04/1,135.80 = 497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.04x = 1,135.80 × 497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.04x = 565,304.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,304.70/758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.75

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