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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.96, 1,027.54 and 494.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.96, 1,027.54 and 494.84 is: 683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.96 : 1,027.54 = 494.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.96/1,027.54 = 494.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.96x = 1,027.54 × 494.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.96x = 508,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,466.69/743.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.46

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