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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.48, 1,102.45 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.48, 1,102.45 and 499.50 is: 749.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.48 : 1,102.45 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.48/1,102.45 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.48x = 1,102.45 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.48x = 550,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,672.53/734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.74

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