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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.99, 1,022.61 and 491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.99, 1,022.61 and 491.88 is: 678.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.99 : 1,022.61 = 491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.99/1,022.61 = 491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.99x = 1,022.61 × 491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.99x = 503,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,001.41/740.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.83

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