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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.95, 1,071.89 and 494.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.95, 1,071.89 and 494.04 is: 741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.95 : 1,071.89 = 494.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.95/1,071.89 = 494.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.95x = 1,071.89 × 494.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.95x = 529,559.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,559.94/713.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.74

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