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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.10, 1,022.36 and 489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.10, 1,022.36 and 489.28 is: 674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.10 : 1,022.36 = 489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.10/1,022.36 = 489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.10x = 1,022.36 × 489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.10x = 500,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,220.30/741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.97

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