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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.37, 1,136.73 and 483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.37, 1,136.73 and 483.90 is: 725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.37 : 1,136.73 = 483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.37/1,136.73 = 483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.37x = 1,136.73 × 483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.37x = 550,063.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,063.65/758.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.32

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