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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.98, 1,023.96 and 492.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.98, 1,023.96 and 492.87 is: 680.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.98 : 1,023.96 = 492.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.98/1,023.96 = 492.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.98x = 1,023.96 × 492.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.98x = 504,679.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,679.17/741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.18

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