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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.61, 1,150.38 and 493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.61, 1,150.38 and 493.56 is: 739.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.61 : 1,150.38 = 493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.61/1,150.38 = 493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.61x = 1,150.38 × 493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.61x = 567,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,781.55/767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.67

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