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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.36, 1,142.06 and 483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.36, 1,142.06 and 483.86 is: 724.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.36 : 1,142.06 = 483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.36/1,142.06 = 483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.36x = 1,142.06 × 483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.36x = 552,597.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,597.15/762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.85

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