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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764, 1,054.56 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764, 1,054.56 and 488 is: 673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764 : 1,054.56 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764/1,054.56 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764x = 1,054.56 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764x = 514,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,625.28/764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.59

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