Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.38, 1,143.89 and 488
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 761.38, 1,143.89 and 488 is: 733.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761.38 : 1,143.89 = 488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761.38/1,143.89 = 488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761.38x = 1,143.89 × 488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761.38x = 558,215.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,215.88/761.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733.17
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