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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.44, 1,108.54 and 495.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.44, 1,108.54 and 495.22 is: 742.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.44 : 1,108.54 = 495.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.44/1,108.54 = 495.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.44x = 1,108.54 × 495.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.44x = 548,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,971.18/739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.41

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