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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.20, 1,070.24 and 494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.20, 1,070.24 and 494.60 is: 741.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.20 : 1,070.24 = 494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.20/1,070.24 = 494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.20x = 1,070.24 × 494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.20x = 529,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,340.70/714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.17

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