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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,105.62 and 495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,105.62 and 495.16 is: 741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,105.62 = 495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,105.62 = 495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,105.62 × 495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 547,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,458.80/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.09

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