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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.79, 1,022.48 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.79, 1,022.48 and 492.12 is: 679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.79 : 1,022.48 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.79/1,022.48 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.79x = 1,022.48 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.79x = 503,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,180.40/740.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.25

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