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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.59, 1,143.65 and 485.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.59, 1,143.65 and 485.94 is: 727.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.59 : 1,143.65 = 485.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.59/1,143.65 = 485.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.59x = 1,143.65 × 485.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.59x = 555,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,737.13/763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.80

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