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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.97, 1,068.51 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.97, 1,068.51 and 494.13 is: 741.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.97 : 1,068.51 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.97/1,068.51 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.97x = 1,068.51 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.97x = 527,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,978.84/711.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.57

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