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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.63, 1,026.41 and 494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.63, 1,026.41 and 494.82 is: 682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.63 : 1,026.41 = 494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.63/1,026.41 = 494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.63x = 1,026.41 × 494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.63x = 507,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,885.72/743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.99

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