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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.04, 1,106.04 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.04, 1,106.04 and 493.68 is: 740.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.04 : 1,106.04 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.04/1,106.04 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.04x = 1,106.04 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.04x = 546,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,029.83/737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.84

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