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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.22, 1,136.64 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.22, 1,136.64 and 484.38 is: 726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.22 : 1,136.64 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.22/1,136.64 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.22x = 1,136.64 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.22x = 550,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,565.68/758.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.13

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