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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.44, 1,105.54 and 493.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.44, 1,105.54 and 493.22 is: 739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.44 : 1,105.54 = 493.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.44/1,105.54 = 493.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.44x = 1,105.54 × 493.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.44x = 545,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,274.44/737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.42

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