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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.36, 1,137.65 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.36, 1,137.65 and 484.18 is: 726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.36 : 1,137.65 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.36/1,137.65 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.36x = 1,137.65 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.36x = 550,822.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,822.11/758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.33

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