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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.64, 1,136.10 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.64, 1,136.10 and 484.32 is: 725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.64 : 1,136.10 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.64/1,136.10 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.64x = 1,136.10 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.64x = 550,235.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,235.95/758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.29

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