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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.88, 1,144.96 and 491.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.88, 1,144.96 and 491.23 is: 735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.88 : 1,144.96 = 491.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.88/1,144.96 = 491.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.88x = 1,144.96 × 491.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.88x = 562,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,438.70/764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.33

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