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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.41, 1,131.14 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.41, 1,131.14 and 494.10 is: 740.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.41 : 1,131.14 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.41/1,131.14 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.41x = 1,131.14 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.41x = 558,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,897.51/754.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.84

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