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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.77, 1,148.99 and 491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.77, 1,148.99 and 491.40 is: 738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.77 : 1,148.99 = 491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.77/1,148.99 = 491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.77x = 1,148.99 × 491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.77x = 564,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,613.69/764.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.28

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