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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.16, 1,109.40 and 492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.16, 1,109.40 and 492.18 is: 739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.16 : 1,109.40 = 492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.16/1,109.40 = 492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.16x = 1,109.40 × 492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.16x = 546,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,018.49/738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.70

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