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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 1,051.22 and 493.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 1,051.22 and 493.22 is: 738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 1,051.22 = 493.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/1,051.22 = 493.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 1,051.22 × 493.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 518,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,482.89/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.39

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