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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.03, 1,148.06 and 490.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.03, 1,148.06 and 490.75 is: 736.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.03 : 1,148.06 = 490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.03/1,148.06 = 490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.03x = 1,148.06 × 490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.03x = 563,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,410.45/765.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.46

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