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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.95, 1,115.10 and 499.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.95, 1,115.10 and 499.65 is: 749.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.95 : 1,115.10 = 499.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.95/1,115.10 = 499.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.95x = 1,115.10 × 499.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.95x = 557,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,155.53/742.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.92

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