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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.40, 1,049.39 and 491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.40, 1,049.39 and 491.73 is: 736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.40 : 1,049.39 = 491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.40/1,049.39 = 491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.40x = 1,049.39 × 491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.40x = 516,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,008.84/700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.73

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