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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,144.23 and 488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,144.23 and 488.57 is: 731.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,144.23 = 488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,144.23 = 488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,144.23 × 488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 559,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,040.08/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.84

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