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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.84, 1,144.58 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.84, 1,144.58 and 488.46 is: 733.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.84 : 1,144.58 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.84/1,144.58 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.84x = 1,144.58 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.84x = 559,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,081.55/761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.86

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