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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.48, 1,143.41 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.48, 1,143.41 and 488.72 is: 731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.48 : 1,143.41 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.48/1,143.41 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.48x = 1,143.41 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.48x = 558,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,807.34/763.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.92

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