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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 1,049.63 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 1,049.63 and 493.74 is: 740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 1,049.63 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/1,049.63 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 1,049.63 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 518,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,241.85/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.04

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