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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.99, 1,144.25 and 486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.99, 1,144.25 and 486.35 is: 728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.99 : 1,144.25 = 486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.99/1,144.25 = 486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.99x = 1,144.25 × 486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.99x = 556,500.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,500.27/763.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.41

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