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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.55, 1,146.83 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.55, 1,146.83 and 489.96 is: 734.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.55 : 1,146.83 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.55/1,146.83 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.55x = 1,146.83 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.55x = 561,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,898.38/764.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.94

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