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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,124.49 and 490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,124.49 and 490.37 is: 734.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,124.49 = 490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,124.49 = 490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,124.49 × 490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 551,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,410.54/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.23

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