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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.57, 1,023.72 and 493.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.57, 1,023.72 and 493.30 is: 680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.57 : 1,023.72 = 493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.57/1,023.72 = 493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.57x = 1,023.72 × 493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.57x = 505,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,001.08/741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.99

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