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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.95, 1,130.25 and 495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.95, 1,130.25 and 495.24 is: 741.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.95 : 1,130.25 = 495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.95/1,130.25 = 495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.95x = 1,130.25 × 495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.95x = 559,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,745.01/754.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.43

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