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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.20, 1,152.30 and 494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.20, 1,152.30 and 494.60 is: 741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.20 : 1,152.30 = 494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.20/1,152.30 = 494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.20x = 1,152.30 × 494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.20x = 569,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,927.58/768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.90

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