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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.82, 1,144.33 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.82, 1,144.33 and 488.43 is: 732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.82 : 1,144.33 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.82/1,144.33 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.82x = 1,144.33 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.82x = 558,923.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,923.88/762.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.71

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