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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.88, 1,148.28 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.88, 1,148.28 and 491.52 is: 737.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.88 : 1,148.28 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.88/1,148.28 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.88x = 1,148.28 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.88x = 564,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,402.59/764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.90

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