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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.54, 1,152.63 and 494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.54, 1,152.63 and 494.74 is: 741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.54 : 1,152.63 = 494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.54/1,152.63 = 494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.54x = 1,152.63 × 494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.54x = 570,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,252.17/769.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.03

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