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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.08, 1,021.56 and 491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.08, 1,021.56 and 491.96 is: 679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.08 : 1,021.56 = 491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.08/1,021.56 = 491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.08x = 1,021.56 × 491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.08x = 502,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,566.66/740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.07

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