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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.21, 1,048.48 and 493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.21, 1,048.48 and 493.66 is: 739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.21 : 1,048.48 = 493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.21/1,048.48 = 493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.21x = 1,048.48 × 493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.21x = 517,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,592.64/700.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.20

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