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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.39, 1,026.27 and 495.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.39, 1,026.27 and 495.11 is: 682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.39 : 1,026.27 = 495.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.39/1,026.27 = 495.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.39x = 1,026.27 × 495.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.39x = 508,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,119.11/744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.60

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