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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.78, 1,025.46 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.78, 1,025.46 and 494.44 is: 682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.78 : 1,025.46 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.78/1,025.46 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.78x = 1,025.46 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.78x = 507,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,028.44/742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.61

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