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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.90, 1,023.24 and 493.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.90, 1,023.24 and 493.14 is: 680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.90 : 1,023.24 = 493.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.90/1,023.24 = 493.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.90x = 1,023.24 × 493.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.90x = 504,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,600.57/741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.15

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