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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.64, 1,111.62 and 495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.64, 1,111.62 and 495.96 is: 742.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.64 : 1,111.62 = 495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.64/1,111.62 = 495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.64x = 1,111.62 × 495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.64x = 551,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,319.06/742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.38

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