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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.58, 1,114.56 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.58, 1,114.56 and 499.50 is: 748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.58 : 1,114.56 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.58/1,114.56 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.58x = 1,114.56 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.58x = 556,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,722.72/743.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.71

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