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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,146.18 and 490.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,146.18 and 490.62 is: 734.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,146.18 = 490.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,146.18 = 490.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,146.18 × 490.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 562,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,338.83/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.97

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