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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.44, 1,143.55 and 488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.44, 1,143.55 and 488.13 is: 731.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.44 : 1,143.55 = 488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.44/1,143.55 = 488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.44x = 1,143.55 × 488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.44x = 558,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,197.38/763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.16

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