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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.79, 1,151.15 and 494.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.79, 1,151.15 and 494.01 is: 740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.79 : 1,151.15 = 494.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.79/1,151.15 = 494.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.79x = 1,151.15 × 494.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.79x = 568,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,677.14/767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.67

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