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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.80, 1,027.89 and 493.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.80, 1,027.89 and 493.29 is: 680.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.80 : 1,027.89 = 493.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.80/1,027.89 = 493.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.80x = 1,027.89 × 493.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.80x = 507,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,047.86/744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.79

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