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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.33, 1,111.28 and 497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.33, 1,111.28 and 497.92 is: 746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.33 : 1,111.28 = 497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.33/1,111.28 = 497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.33x = 1,111.28 × 497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.33x = 553,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,328.54/741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.40

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