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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.28, 1,144.68 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.28, 1,144.68 and 489.68 is: 734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.28 : 1,144.68 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.28/1,144.68 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.28x = 1,144.68 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.28x = 560,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,526.90/763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.37

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