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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.89, 1,026.03 and 495.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.89, 1,026.03 and 495.08 is: 682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.89 : 1,026.03 = 495.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.89/1,026.03 = 495.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.89x = 1,026.03 × 495.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.89x = 507,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,966.93/743.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.85

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