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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.52, 1,024.32 and 493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.52, 1,024.32 and 493.88 is: 681.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.52 : 1,024.32 = 493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.52/1,024.32 = 493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.52x = 1,024.32 × 493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.52x = 505,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,891.16/742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.32

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