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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.38, 1,026.72 and 495.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.38, 1,026.72 and 495.58 is: 683.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.38 : 1,026.72 = 495.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.38/1,026.72 = 495.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.38x = 1,026.72 × 495.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.38x = 508,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,821.90/744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.55

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