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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.14, 1,140.30 and 486.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.14, 1,140.30 and 486.45 is: 729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.14 : 1,140.30 = 486.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.14/1,140.30 = 486.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.14x = 1,140.30 × 486.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.14x = 554,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,698.94/760.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.73

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