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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.88, 1,147.97 and 493.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.88, 1,147.97 and 493.23 is: 738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.88 : 1,147.97 = 493.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.88/1,147.97 = 493.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.88x = 1,147.97 × 493.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.88x = 566,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,210.78/766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.34

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