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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.25, 1,054.91 and 488.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.25, 1,054.91 and 488.25 is: 673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.25 : 1,054.91 = 488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.25/1,054.91 = 488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.25x = 1,054.91 × 488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.25x = 515,057.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,057.37/764.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.94

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