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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.72, 1,562.30 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.72, 1,562.30 and 493.36 is: 739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.72 : 1,562.30 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.72/1,562.30 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.72x = 1,562.30 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.72x = 770,776.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,776.33/1,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.91

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