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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.15, 1,107.72 and 491.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.15, 1,107.72 and 491.31 is: 737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.15 : 1,107.72 = 491.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.15/1,107.72 = 491.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.15x = 1,107.72 × 491.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.15x = 544,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,233.91/738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.29

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