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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.18, 1,156.88 and 493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.18, 1,156.88 and 493.76 is: 740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.18 : 1,156.88 = 493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.18/1,156.88 = 493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.18x = 1,156.88 × 493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.18x = 571,221.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,221.07/771.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.71

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