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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,141.10 and 487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,141.10 and 487.36 is: 729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,141.10 = 487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,141.10 = 487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,141.10 × 487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 556,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,121.21/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.29

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