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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.04, 1,019.12 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.04, 1,019.12 and 502.80 is: 693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.04 : 1,019.12 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.04/1,019.12 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.04x = 1,019.12 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.04x = 512,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,413.54/739.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.35

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