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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.88, 1,019.90 and 506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.88, 1,019.90 and 506.60 is: 698.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.88 : 1,019.90 = 506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.88/1,019.90 = 506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.88x = 1,019.90 × 506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.88x = 516,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,681.34/739.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.33

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