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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.40, 1,111.04 and 485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.40, 1,111.04 and 485.76 is: 726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.40 : 1,111.04 = 485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.40/1,111.04 = 485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.40x = 1,111.04 × 485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.40x = 539,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,698.79/742.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.96

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