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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.56, 1,153.38 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.56, 1,153.38 and 495.32 is: 743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.56 : 1,153.38 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.56/1,153.38 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.56x = 1,153.38 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.56x = 571,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,292.18/768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.33

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