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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.90, 1,108.14 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.90, 1,108.14 and 495.54 is: 743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.90 : 1,108.14 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.90/1,108.14 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.90x = 1,108.14 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.90x = 549,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,127.70/738.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.17

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