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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.72, 1,104.12 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.72, 1,104.12 and 494.16 is: 739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.72 : 1,104.12 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.72/1,104.12 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.72x = 1,104.12 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.72x = 545,611.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,611.94/737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.59

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