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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.46, 1,026.53 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.46, 1,026.53 and 495.20 is: 683.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.46 : 1,026.53 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.46/1,026.53 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.46x = 1,026.53 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.46x = 508,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,330.05/743.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.74

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