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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.90, 1,114.14 and 499.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.90, 1,114.14 and 499.54 is: 749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.90 : 1,114.14 = 499.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.90/1,114.14 = 499.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.90x = 1,114.14 × 499.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.90x = 556,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,557.50/742.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.17

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