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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.09, 1,021.76 and 491.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.09, 1,021.76 and 491.75 is: 678.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.09 : 1,021.76 = 491.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.09/1,021.76 = 491.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.09x = 1,021.76 × 491.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.09x = 502,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,450.58/740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.90

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