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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,143.66 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,143.66 and 489.24 is: 732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,143.66 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,143.66 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,143.66 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 559,524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,524.22/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.78

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