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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.83, 1,021.05 and 491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.83, 1,021.05 and 491.06 is: 677.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.83 : 1,021.05 = 491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.83/1,021.05 = 491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.83x = 1,021.05 × 491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.83x = 501,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,399.37/739.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.72

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