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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709, 1,064.22 and 493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709, 1,064.22 and 493 is: 740.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709 : 1,064.22 = 493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709/1,064.22 = 493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709x = 1,064.22 × 493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709x = 524,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,660.46/709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.00

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