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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.58, 1,111.56 and 497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.58, 1,111.56 and 497.50 is: 745.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.58 : 1,111.56 = 497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.58/1,111.56 = 497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.58x = 1,111.56 × 497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.58x = 553,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,001.10/741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.71

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