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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.99, 1,109.86 and 496.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.99, 1,109.86 and 496.37 is: 743.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.99 : 1,109.86 = 496.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.99/1,109.86 = 496.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.99x = 1,109.86 × 496.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.99x = 550,894.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,894.42/740.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.46

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