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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.78, 1,153.50 and 494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.78, 1,153.50 and 494.40 is: 742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.78 : 1,153.50 = 494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.78/1,153.50 = 494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.78x = 1,153.50 × 494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.78x = 570,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,290.40/767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.78

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