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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.78, 1,064.34 and 494.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.78, 1,064.34 and 494.51 is: 740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.78 : 1,064.34 = 494.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.78/1,064.34 = 494.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.78x = 1,064.34 × 494.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.78x = 526,321.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,321.45/710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.49

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