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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.22, 1,020.03 and 490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.22, 1,020.03 and 490.06 is: 676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.22 : 1,020.03 = 490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.22/1,020.03 = 490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.22x = 1,020.03 × 490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.22x = 499,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,875.90/739.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.22

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