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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.16, 1,143 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.16, 1,143 and 484.32 is: 726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.16 : 1,143 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.16/1,143 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.16x = 1,143 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.16x = 553,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,577.76/762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.33

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