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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,150.73 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,150.73 and 495.20 is: 742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,150.73 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,150.73 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,150.73 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 569,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,833.27/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.59

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