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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.76, 1,136.96 and 480.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.76, 1,136.96 and 480.53 is: 720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.76 : 1,136.96 = 480.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.76/1,136.96 = 480.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.76x = 1,136.96 × 480.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.76x = 546,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,345.60/758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.05

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