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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.64, 1,111.92 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.64, 1,111.92 and 498.88 is: 746.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.64 : 1,111.92 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.64/1,111.92 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.64x = 1,111.92 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.64x = 554,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,714.65/742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.95

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