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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.58, 1,022.09 and 491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.58, 1,022.09 and 491.82 is: 678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.58 : 1,022.09 = 491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.58/1,022.09 = 491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.58x = 1,022.09 × 491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.58x = 502,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,681.84/740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.77

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