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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.60, 1,152.20 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.60, 1,152.20 and 494.76 is: 741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.60 : 1,152.20 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.60/1,152.20 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.60x = 1,152.20 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.60x = 570,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,062.47/768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.69

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