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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.89, 1,144.44 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.89, 1,144.44 and 490.02 is: 734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.89 : 1,144.44 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.89/1,144.44 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.89x = 1,144.44 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.89x = 560,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,798.49/763.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.14

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