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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.04, 1,069.32 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.04, 1,069.32 and 494.08 is: 739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.04 : 1,069.32 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.04/1,069.32 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.04x = 1,069.32 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.04x = 528,328.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,328.81/714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.92

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