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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.36, 1,112.56 and 497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.36, 1,112.56 and 497.04 is: 745.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.36 : 1,112.56 = 497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.36/1,112.56 = 497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.36x = 1,112.56 × 497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.36x = 552,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,986.82/741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.91

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