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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.13, 1,110.33 and 499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.13, 1,110.33 and 499.02 is: 748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.13 : 1,110.33 = 499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.13/1,110.33 = 499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.13x = 1,110.33 × 499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.13x = 554,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,076.88/740.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.62

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