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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.36, 1,142.04 and 487.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.36, 1,142.04 and 487.58 is: 731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.36 : 1,142.04 = 487.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.36/1,142.04 = 487.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.36x = 1,142.04 × 487.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.36x = 556,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,835.86/761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.37

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