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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.49, 1,113.95 and 493.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.49, 1,113.95 and 493.17 is: 738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.49 : 1,113.95 = 493.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.49/1,113.95 = 493.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.49x = 1,113.95 × 493.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.49x = 549,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,358.69/743.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.90

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