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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.96, 1,116.60 and 488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.96, 1,116.60 and 488.08 is: 733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.96 : 1,116.60 = 488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.96/1,116.60 = 488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.96x = 1,116.60 × 488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.96x = 544,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,990.13/742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.54

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