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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.77, 1,150.49 and 492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.77, 1,150.49 and 492.40 is: 739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.77 : 1,150.49 = 492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.77/1,150.49 = 492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.77x = 1,150.49 × 492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.77x = 566,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,501.28/765.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.78

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