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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.23, 1,111.84 and 497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.23, 1,111.84 and 497.62 is: 746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.23 : 1,111.84 = 497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.23/1,111.84 = 497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.23x = 1,111.84 × 497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.23x = 553,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,273.82/741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.43

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