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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.40, 1,019.76 and 490.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.40, 1,019.76 and 490.73 is: 676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.40 : 1,019.76 = 490.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.40/1,019.76 = 490.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.40x = 1,019.76 × 490.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.40x = 500,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,426.82/739.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.80

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