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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.60, 1,021.66 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.60, 1,021.66 and 488.88 is: 674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.60 : 1,021.66 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.60/1,021.66 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.60x = 1,021.66 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.60x = 499,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,469.14/740.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.41

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