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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.18, 1,107.32 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.18, 1,107.32 and 493.02 is: 739.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.18 : 1,107.32 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.18/1,107.32 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.18x = 1,107.32 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.18x = 545,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,928.44/738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.56

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