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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.29, 1,022.01 and 491.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.29, 1,022.01 and 491.95 is: 679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.29 : 1,022.01 = 491.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.29/1,022.01 = 491.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.29x = 1,022.01 × 491.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.29x = 502,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,772.71/740.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.16

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