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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.81, 1,111.58 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.81, 1,111.58 and 496.86 is: 745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.81 : 1,111.58 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.81/1,111.58 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.81x = 1,111.58 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.81x = 552,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,294.85/740.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.53

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