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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.88, 1,139.77 and 486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.88, 1,139.77 and 486.10 is: 729.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.88 : 1,139.77 = 486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.88/1,139.77 = 486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.88x = 1,139.77 × 486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.88x = 554,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,044.23/759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.12

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