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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,023.90 and 493.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,023.90 and 493.17 is: 680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,023.90 = 493.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,023.90 = 493.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,023.90 × 493.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 504,956.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,956.76/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.85

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