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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.40, 1,139.52 and 486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.40, 1,139.52 and 486.08 is: 728.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.40 : 1,139.52 = 486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.40/1,139.52 = 486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.40x = 1,139.52 × 486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.40x = 553,897.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,897.88/760.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.43

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