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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 1,012.14 and 492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 1,012.14 and 492.76 is: 739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 1,012.14 = 492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/1,012.14 = 492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 1,012.14 × 492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 498,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,742.11/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.75

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