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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.86, 1,140.77 and 487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.86, 1,140.77 and 487.16 is: 731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.86 : 1,140.77 = 487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.86/1,140.77 = 487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.86x = 1,140.77 × 487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.86x = 555,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,737.51/759.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.37

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