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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.01, 1,151.60 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.01, 1,151.60 and 494.28 is: 740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.01 : 1,151.60 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.01/1,151.60 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.01x = 1,151.60 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.01x = 569,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,210.38/769.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.19

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