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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.98, 1,027.56 and 494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.98, 1,027.56 and 494.88 is: 683.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.98 : 1,027.56 = 494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.98/1,027.56 = 494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.98x = 1,027.56 × 494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.98x = 508,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,518.89/743.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.51

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