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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.59, 1,112.84 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.59, 1,112.84 and 504.66 is: 757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.59 : 1,112.84 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.59/1,112.84 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.59x = 1,112.84 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.59x = 561,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,603.31/741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.30

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