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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,110.32 and 496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,110.32 and 496.56 is: 744.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,110.32 = 496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,110.32 = 496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,110.32 × 496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 551,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,340.50/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.41

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