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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.76, 1,105.13 and 494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.76, 1,105.13 and 494.36 is: 741.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.76 : 1,105.13 = 494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.76/1,105.13 = 494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.76x = 1,105.13 × 494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.76x = 546,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,336.07/736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.54

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