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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.85, 1,150.78 and 493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.85, 1,150.78 and 493.13 is: 740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.85 : 1,150.78 = 493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.85/1,150.78 = 493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.85x = 1,150.78 × 493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.85x = 567,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,484.14/766.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.02

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