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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.23, 1,143.01 and 484.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.23, 1,143.01 and 484.61 is: 725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.23 : 1,143.01 = 484.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.23/1,143.01 = 484.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.23x = 1,143.01 × 484.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.23x = 553,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,914.08/763.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.75

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