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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.42, 1,120.65 and 490.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.42, 1,120.65 and 490.62 is: 735.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.42 : 1,120.65 = 490.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.42/1,120.65 = 490.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.42x = 1,120.65 × 490.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.42x = 549,813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,813.30/747.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.61

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