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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.03, 1,021.67 and 491.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.03, 1,021.67 and 491.69 is: 678.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.03 : 1,021.67 = 491.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.03/1,021.67 = 491.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.03x = 1,021.67 × 491.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.03x = 502,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,344.92/740.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.82

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