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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.17, 1,110.63 and 493.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.17, 1,110.63 and 493.54 is: 740.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.17 : 1,110.63 = 493.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.17/1,110.63 = 493.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.17x = 1,110.63 × 493.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.17x = 548,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,140.33/740.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.56

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