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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,112.82 and 498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,112.82 and 498.87 is: 748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,112.82 = 498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,112.82 = 498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,112.82 × 498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 555,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,152.51/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.32

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