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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.70, 1,021.53 and 491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.70, 1,021.53 and 491.82 is: 678.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.70 : 1,021.53 = 491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.70/1,021.53 = 491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.70x = 1,021.53 × 491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.70x = 502,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,408.88/740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.29

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