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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.22, 1,021.75 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.22, 1,021.75 and 492.08 is: 678.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.22 : 1,021.75 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.22/1,021.75 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.22x = 1,021.75 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.22x = 502,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,776.40/741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.31

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