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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.91, 1,117.64 and 499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.91, 1,117.64 and 499.12 is: 748.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.91 : 1,117.64 = 499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.91/1,117.64 = 499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.91x = 1,117.64 × 499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.91x = 557,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,836.48/744.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.86

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