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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.35, 1,026.88 and 492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.35, 1,026.88 and 492.55 is: 679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.35 : 1,026.88 = 492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.35/1,026.88 = 492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.35x = 1,026.88 × 492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.35x = 505,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,785.95/744.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.50

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