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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.83, 1,141.65 and 485.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.83, 1,141.65 and 485.05 is: 725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.83 : 1,141.65 = 485.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.83/1,141.65 = 485.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.83x = 1,141.65 × 485.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.83x = 553,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,757.33/762.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.92

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