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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.29, 1,132.02 and 494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.29, 1,132.02 and 494.22 is: 741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.29 : 1,132.02 = 494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.29/1,132.02 = 494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.29x = 1,132.02 × 494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.29x = 559,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,466.92/754.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.71

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