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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.07, 1,024.41 and 493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.07, 1,024.41 and 493.80 is: 681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.07 : 1,024.41 = 493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.07/1,024.41 = 493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.07x = 1,024.41 × 493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.07x = 505,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,853.66/742.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.68

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