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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.80, 1,112.18 and 495.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.80, 1,112.18 and 495.58 is: 744.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.80 : 1,112.18 = 495.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.80/1,112.18 = 495.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.80x = 1,112.18 × 495.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.80x = 551,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,174.47/740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.02

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