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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.52, 1,112.40 and 494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.52, 1,112.40 and 494.74 is: 742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.52 : 1,112.40 = 494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.52/1,112.40 = 494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.52x = 1,112.40 × 494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.52x = 550,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,348.78/741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.19

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