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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.74, 1,143 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.74, 1,143 and 486.96 is: 731.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.74 : 1,143 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.74/1,143 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.74x = 1,143 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.74x = 556,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,595.28/760.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.65

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