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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.38, 1,022.70 and 492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.38, 1,022.70 and 492.62 is: 679.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.38 : 1,022.70 = 492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.38/1,022.70 = 492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.38x = 1,022.70 × 492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.38x = 503,802.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,802.47/741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.55

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