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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.52, 1,112.10 and 499.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.52, 1,112.10 and 499.51 is: 749.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.52 : 1,112.10 = 499.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.52/1,112.10 = 499.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.52x = 1,112.10 × 499.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.52x = 555,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,505.07/741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.14

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