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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.23, 1,144.86 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.23, 1,144.86 and 489.51 is: 734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.23 : 1,144.86 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.23/1,144.86 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.23x = 1,144.86 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.23x = 560,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,418.58/763.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.27

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