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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.83, 1,104.44 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.83, 1,104.44 and 494.64 is: 741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.83 : 1,104.44 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.83/1,104.44 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.83x = 1,104.44 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.83x = 546,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,297.73/736.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.42

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