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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.96, 1,149.96 and 493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.96, 1,149.96 and 493.28 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.96 : 1,149.96 = 493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.96/1,149.96 = 493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.96x = 1,149.96 × 493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.96x = 567,252.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,252.27/767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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