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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.58, 1,137.45 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.58, 1,137.45 and 484.50 is: 726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.58 : 1,137.45 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.58/1,137.45 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.58x = 1,137.45 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.58x = 551,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,094.53/758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.48

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