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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.96, 1,125.60 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.96, 1,125.60 and 494.08 is: 742.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.96 : 1,125.60 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.96/1,125.60 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.96x = 1,125.60 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.96x = 556,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,136.45/748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.54

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