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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.53, 1,138.35 and 485.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.53, 1,138.35 and 485.29 is: 728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.53 : 1,138.35 = 485.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.53/1,138.35 = 485.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.53x = 1,138.35 × 485.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.53x = 552,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,429.87/758.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.29

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