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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,125.15 and 493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,125.15 and 493.70 is: 742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,125.15 = 493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,125.15 = 493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,125.15 × 493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 555,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,486.56/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.05

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