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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.68, 1,104.36 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.68, 1,104.36 and 493.36 is: 738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.68 : 1,104.36 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.68/1,104.36 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.68x = 1,104.36 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.68x = 544,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,847.05/737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.60

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