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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,110.21 and 497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,110.21 and 497.80 is: 745.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,110.21 = 497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,110.21 = 497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,110.21 × 497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 552,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,662.54/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.79

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