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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.42, 1,110.99 and 480.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.42, 1,110.99 and 480.50 is: 720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.42 : 1,110.99 = 480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.42/1,110.99 = 480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.42x = 1,110.99 × 480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.42x = 533,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,830.70/740.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.98

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