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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.52, 1,110.60 and 498.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.52, 1,110.60 and 498.51 is: 747.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.52 : 1,110.60 = 498.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.52/1,110.60 = 498.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.52x = 1,110.60 × 498.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.52x = 553,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,645.21/740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.64

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