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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,139.40 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,139.40 and 484.92 is: 728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,139.40 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,139.40 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,139.40 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 552,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,517.85/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.76

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