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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.73, 1,150.61 and 493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.73, 1,150.61 and 493.90 is: 740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.73 : 1,150.61 = 493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.73/1,150.61 = 493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.73x = 1,150.61 × 493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.73x = 568,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,280.93/767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.21

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