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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,022.78 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,022.78 and 492.16 is: 679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,022.78 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,022.78 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,022.78 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 503,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,371.40/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.37

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