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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.96, 1,023.33 and 493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.96, 1,023.33 and 493.33 is: 681.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.96 : 1,023.33 = 493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.96/1,023.33 = 493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.96x = 1,023.33 × 493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.96x = 504,839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,839.16/740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.33

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