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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.14, 1,135.08 and 483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.14, 1,135.08 and 483.55 is: 723.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.14 : 1,135.08 = 483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.14/1,135.08 = 483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.14x = 1,135.08 × 483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.14x = 548,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,865.10/758.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.97

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