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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.56, 1,108.82 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.56, 1,108.82 and 496.18 is: 744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,108.82 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,108.82 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,108.82 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 550,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,174.31/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.93

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