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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.49, 1,023.65 and 505.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.49, 1,023.65 and 505.78 is: 698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.49 : 1,023.65 = 505.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.49/1,023.65 = 505.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.49x = 1,023.65 × 505.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.49x = 517,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,741.70/741.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.25

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