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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.08, 1,143.59 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.08, 1,143.59 and 488.30 is: 732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.08 : 1,143.59 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.08/1,143.59 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.08x = 1,143.59 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.08x = 558,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,406.84/762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.75

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