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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,107.90 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,107.90 and 495.18 is: 744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,107.90 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,107.90 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,107.90 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 548,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,609.92/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.28

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