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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.32, 1,020.72 and 491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.32, 1,020.72 and 491.08 is: 677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.32 : 1,020.72 = 491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.32/1,020.72 = 491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.32x = 1,020.72 × 491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.32x = 501,255.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,255.18/740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.08

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