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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.32, 1,112.79 and 498.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.32, 1,112.79 and 498.93 is: 747.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.32 : 1,112.79 = 498.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.32/1,112.79 = 498.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.32x = 1,112.79 × 498.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.32x = 555,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,204.31/742.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.93

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