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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.62, 1,140.11 and 486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.62, 1,140.11 and 486.24 is: 729.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.62 : 1,140.11 = 486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.62/1,140.11 = 486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.62x = 1,140.11 × 486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.62x = 554,367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,367.09/759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.80

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