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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,136.85 and 484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,136.85 and 484.74 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,136.85 = 484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,136.85 = 484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,136.85 × 484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 551,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,076.67/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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