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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.99, 1,147.25 and 488.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.99, 1,147.25 and 488.35 is: 731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.99 : 1,147.25 = 488.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.99/1,147.25 = 488.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.99x = 1,147.25 × 488.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.99x = 560,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,259.54/765.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.42

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