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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.58, 1,113.06 and 498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.58, 1,113.06 and 498.50 is: 747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.58 : 1,113.06 = 498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.58/1,113.06 = 498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.58x = 1,113.06 × 498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.58x = 554,860.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,860.41/742.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.21

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