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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.83, 1,140.16 and 484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.83, 1,140.16 and 484.05 is: 724.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.83 : 1,140.16 = 484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.83/1,140.16 = 484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.83x = 1,140.16 × 484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.83x = 551,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,893.24/761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.43

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