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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.02, 1,105.35 and 495.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.02, 1,105.35 and 495.01 is: 742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.02 : 1,105.35 = 495.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.02/1,105.35 = 495.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.02x = 1,105.35 × 495.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.02x = 547,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,159.30/737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.39

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