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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.32, 1,111.28 and 493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.32, 1,111.28 and 493.60 is: 740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.32 : 1,111.28 = 493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.32/1,111.28 = 493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.32x = 1,111.28 × 493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.32x = 548,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,527.81/740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.93

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