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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.33, 1,021.74 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.33, 1,021.74 and 491.56 is: 678.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.33 : 1,021.74 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.33/1,021.74 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.33x = 1,021.74 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.33x = 502,246.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,246.51/740.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.41

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