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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.05, 1,144.57 and 488.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.05, 1,144.57 and 488.87 is: 733.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.05 : 1,144.57 = 488.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.05/1,144.57 = 488.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.05x = 1,144.57 × 488.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.05x = 559,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,540.21/763.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.29

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