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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.10, 1,114.11 and 499.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.10, 1,114.11 and 499.11 is: 748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.10 : 1,114.11 = 499.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.10/1,114.11 = 499.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.10x = 1,114.11 × 499.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.10x = 556,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,063.44/743.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.30

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