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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.64, 1,138.05 and 484.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.64, 1,138.05 and 484.95 is: 727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.64 : 1,138.05 = 484.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.64/1,138.05 = 484.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.64x = 1,138.05 × 484.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.64x = 551,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,897.35/758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.48

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