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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,143.32 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,143.32 and 488.70 is: 732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,143.32 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,143.32 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,143.32 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 558,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,738.04/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.79

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