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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,022.67 and 491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,022.67 and 491.96 is: 678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,022.67 = 491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,022.67 = 491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,022.67 × 491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 503,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,112.73/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.94

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