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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,106.18 and 493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,106.18 and 493.86 is: 740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,106.18 = 493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,106.18 = 493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,106.18 × 493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 546,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,298.05/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.48

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