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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.96, 1,115.12 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.96, 1,115.12 and 499.88 is: 749.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.96 : 1,115.12 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.96/1,115.12 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.96x = 1,115.12 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.96x = 557,421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,421.86/743.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.27

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