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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 1,049.40 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 1,049.40 and 491.76 is: 736.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 1,049.40 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/1,049.40 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 1,049.40 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 516,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,052.94/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.63

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