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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.61, 1,144.55 and 485.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.61, 1,144.55 and 485.53 is: 727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.61 : 1,144.55 = 485.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.61/1,144.55 = 485.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.61x = 1,144.55 × 485.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.61x = 555,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,711.71/763.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.75

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