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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.18, 1,145.45 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.18, 1,145.45 and 489.51 is: 734.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.18 : 1,145.45 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.18/1,145.45 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.18x = 1,145.45 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.18x = 560,709.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,709.23/763.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.70

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