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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.09, 1,145.48 and 491.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.09, 1,145.48 and 491.49 is: 735.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.09 : 1,145.48 = 491.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.09/1,145.48 = 491.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.09x = 1,145.48 × 491.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.09x = 562,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,989.51/765.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.85

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