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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.46, 1,150.38 and 491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.46, 1,150.38 and 491.72 is: 738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.46 : 1,150.38 = 491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.46/1,150.38 = 491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.46x = 1,150.38 × 491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.46x = 565,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,664.85/766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.02

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