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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.48, 1,153.40 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.48, 1,153.40 and 493.68 is: 740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.48 : 1,153.40 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.48/1,153.40 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.48x = 1,153.40 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.48x = 569,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,410.51/768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.96

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