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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.49, 1,022.27 and 504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.49, 1,022.27 and 504.78 is: 696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.49 : 1,022.27 = 504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.49/1,022.27 = 504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.49x = 1,022.27 × 504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.49x = 516,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,018.93/740.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.86

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