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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.18, 1,146.95 and 490.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.18, 1,146.95 and 490.51 is: 736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.18 : 1,146.95 = 490.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.18/1,146.95 = 490.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.18x = 1,146.95 × 490.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.18x = 562,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,590.44/764.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.20

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