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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.90, 1,141.25 and 484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.90, 1,141.25 and 484.11 is: 725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.90 : 1,141.25 = 484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.90/1,141.25 = 484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.90x = 1,141.25 × 484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.90x = 552,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,490.54/761.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.15

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