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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.42, 1,151.10 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.42, 1,151.10 and 494.64 is: 740.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.42 : 1,151.10 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.42/1,151.10 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.42x = 1,151.10 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.42x = 569,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,380.10/768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.98

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