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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.68, 1,140.60 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.68, 1,140.60 and 486.72 is: 729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.68 : 1,140.60 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.68/1,140.60 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.68x = 1,140.60 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.68x = 555,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,152.83/760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.81

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