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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.34, 1,130.02 and 494.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.34, 1,130.02 and 494.98 is: 742.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.34 : 1,130.02 = 494.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.34/1,130.02 = 494.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.34x = 1,130.02 × 494.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.34x = 559,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,329.17/753.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.46

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