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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.44, 1,152.48 and 494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.44, 1,152.48 and 494.72 is: 741.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.44 : 1,152.48 = 494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.44/1,152.48 = 494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.44x = 1,152.48 × 494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.44x = 570,154.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,154.91/769.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.00

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