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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.51, 1,136.23 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.51, 1,136.23 and 483.92 is: 724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.51 : 1,136.23 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.51/1,136.23 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.51x = 1,136.23 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.51x = 549,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,837.53/758.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.90

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