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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.56, 1,111.84 and 498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.56, 1,111.84 and 498.20 is: 747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.56 : 1,111.84 = 498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.56/1,111.84 = 498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.56x = 1,111.84 × 498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.56x = 553,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,918.69/740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.97

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