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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.46, 1,024.88 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.46, 1,024.88 and 494.10 is: 682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.46 : 1,024.88 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.46/1,024.88 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.46x = 1,024.88 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.46x = 506,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,390.74/742.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.05

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