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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.02, 1,138.62 and 485.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.02, 1,138.62 and 485.53 is: 727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.02 : 1,138.62 = 485.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.02/1,138.62 = 485.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.02x = 1,138.62 × 485.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.02x = 552,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,833.14/760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.40

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