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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.43, 1,048.48 and 494.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.43, 1,048.48 and 494.61 is: 739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.43 : 1,048.48 = 494.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.43/1,048.48 = 494.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.43x = 1,048.48 × 494.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.43x = 518,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,587.46/701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.33

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