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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.17, 1,152.72 and 494.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.17, 1,152.72 and 494.43 is: 741.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.17 : 1,152.72 = 494.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.17/1,152.72 = 494.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.17x = 1,152.72 × 494.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.17x = 569,939.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,939.35/768.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.95

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