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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.90, 1,129.36 and 494.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.90, 1,129.36 and 494.54 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.90 : 1,129.36 = 494.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.90/1,129.36 = 494.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.90x = 1,129.36 × 494.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.90x = 558,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,515.28/752.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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