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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.37, 1,022.23 and 492.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.37, 1,022.23 and 492.21 is: 679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.37 : 1,022.23 = 492.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.37/1,022.23 = 492.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.37x = 1,022.23 × 492.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.37x = 503,151.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,151.83/740.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.60

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