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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.68, 1,143.52 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.68, 1,143.52 and 488.88 is: 733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.68 : 1,143.52 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.68/1,143.52 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.68x = 1,143.52 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.68x = 559,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,044.06/761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.96

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