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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,149.72 and 492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,149.72 and 492.72 is: 738.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,149.72 = 492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,149.72 = 492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,149.72 × 492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 566,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,490.04/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.54

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