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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.42, 1,112.77 and 494.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.42, 1,112.77 and 494.43 is: 743.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.42 : 1,112.77 = 494.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.42/1,112.77 = 494.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.42x = 1,112.77 × 494.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.42x = 550,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,183.32/740.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.07

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