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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.40, 1,119.42 and 490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.40, 1,119.42 and 490.60 is: 734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.40 : 1,119.42 = 490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.40/1,119.42 = 490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.40x = 1,119.42 × 490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.40x = 549,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,187.45/747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.80

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