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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.22, 1,150.14 and 493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.22, 1,150.14 and 493.38 is: 739.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.22 : 1,150.14 = 493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.22/1,150.14 = 493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.22x = 1,150.14 × 493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.22x = 567,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,456.07/767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.63

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