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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.96, 1,050.18 and 494.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.96, 1,050.18 and 494.19 is: 739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.96 : 1,050.18 = 494.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.96/1,050.18 = 494.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.96x = 1,050.18 × 494.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.96x = 518,988.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,988.45/701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.35

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