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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.26, 1,019.70 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.26, 1,019.70 and 490.56 is: 676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.26 : 1,019.70 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.26/1,019.70 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.26x = 1,019.70 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.26x = 500,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,224.03/739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.66

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