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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,144.36 and 490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,144.36 and 490.48 is: 734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,144.36 = 490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,144.36 = 490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,144.36 × 490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 561,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,285.69/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.90

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