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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.76, 1,141.36 and 488.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.76, 1,141.36 and 488.48 is: 731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.76 : 1,141.36 = 488.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.76/1,141.36 = 488.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.76x = 1,141.36 × 488.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.76x = 557,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,531.53/761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.90

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