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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.22, 1,140.88 and 486.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.22, 1,140.88 and 486.98 is: 730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.22 : 1,140.88 = 486.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.22/1,140.88 = 486.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.22x = 1,140.88 × 486.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.22x = 555,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,585.74/760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.82

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