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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.54, 1,049.65 and 494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.54, 1,049.65 and 494.75 is: 741.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.54 : 1,049.65 = 494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.54/1,049.65 = 494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.54x = 1,049.65 × 494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.54x = 519,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,315.72/700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.31

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