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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.41, 1,023.56 and 493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.41, 1,023.56 and 493.07 is: 680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.41 : 1,023.56 = 493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.41/1,023.56 = 493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.41x = 1,023.56 × 493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.41x = 504,686.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,686.73/741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.71

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