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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,054.24 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,054.24 and 488 is: 673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,054.24 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,054.24 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,054.24 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 514,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,469.12/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.25

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