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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,107.60 and 496.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,107.60 and 496.51 is: 744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,107.60 = 496.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,107.60 = 496.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,107.60 × 496.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 549,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,934.48/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.64

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