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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,010.57 and 489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,010.57 and 489.78 is: 737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,010.57 = 489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,010.57 = 489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,010.57 × 489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 494,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,954.53/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.49

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