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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.03, 1,145.34 and 489.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.03, 1,145.34 and 489.87 is: 736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.03 : 1,145.34 = 489.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.03/1,145.34 = 489.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.03x = 1,145.34 × 489.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.03x = 561,067.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,067.71/762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.28

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