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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.62, 1,143.37 and 488.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.62, 1,143.37 and 488.19 is: 731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.62 : 1,143.37 = 488.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.62/1,143.37 = 488.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.62x = 1,143.37 × 488.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.62x = 558,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,174.30/762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.91

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