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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.52, 1,106.55 and 491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.52, 1,106.55 and 491.72 is: 737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.52 : 1,106.55 = 491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.52/1,106.55 = 491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.52x = 1,106.55 × 491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.52x = 544,107.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,107.23/737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.75

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