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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.44, 1,107.04 and 494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.44, 1,107.04 and 494.22 is: 740.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.44 : 1,107.04 = 494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.44/1,107.04 = 494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.44x = 1,107.04 × 494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.44x = 547,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,121.31/738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.92

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