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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 1,009.71 and 491.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 1,009.71 and 491.87 is: 736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 1,009.71 = 491.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/1,009.71 = 491.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 1,009.71 × 491.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 496,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,641.01/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.29

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