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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.13, 1,137.08 and 484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.13, 1,137.08 and 484.54 is: 725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.13 : 1,137.08 = 484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.13/1,137.08 = 484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.13x = 1,137.08 × 484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.13x = 550,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,958.32/759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.78

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