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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.33, 1,108.28 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.33, 1,108.28 and 495.92 is: 743.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.33 : 1,108.28 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.33/1,108.28 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.33x = 1,108.28 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.33x = 549,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,622.23/739.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.41

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