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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.28, 1,111.10 and 495.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.28, 1,111.10 and 495.69 is: 741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.28 : 1,111.10 = 495.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.28/1,111.10 = 495.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.28x = 1,111.10 × 495.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.28x = 550,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,761.16/742.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.99

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