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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.30, 1,136.88 and 483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.30, 1,136.88 and 483.90 is: 724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.30 : 1,136.88 = 483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.30/1,136.88 = 483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.30x = 1,136.88 × 483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.30x = 550,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,136.23/759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.53

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