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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.20, 1,149.30 and 491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.20, 1,149.30 and 491.48 is: 737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.20 : 1,149.30 = 491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.20/1,149.30 = 491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.20x = 1,149.30 × 491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.20x = 564,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,852.22/766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.21

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