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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.01, 1,132.05 and 494.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.01, 1,132.05 and 494.69 is: 741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.01 : 1,132.05 = 494.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.01/1,132.05 = 494.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.01x = 1,132.05 × 494.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.01x = 560,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,013.81/755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.74

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