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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.58, 1,147.68 and 491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.58, 1,147.68 and 491.22 is: 737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.58 : 1,147.68 = 491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.58/1,147.68 = 491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.58x = 1,147.68 × 491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.58x = 563,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,763.37/764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.35

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