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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.86, 1,141.29 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.86, 1,141.29 and 487.08 is: 730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.86 : 1,141.29 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.86/1,141.29 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.86x = 1,141.29 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.86x = 555,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,899.53/760.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.62

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