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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.56, 1,119.11 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.56, 1,119.11 and 498.02 is: 747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.56 : 1,119.11 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.56/1,119.11 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.56x = 1,119.11 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.56x = 557,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,331.08/745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.53

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