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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.21, 1,150.31 and 493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.21, 1,150.31 and 493.53 is: 739.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.21 : 1,150.31 = 493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.21/1,150.31 = 493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.21x = 1,150.31 × 493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.21x = 567,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,709.41/767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.97

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