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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.83, 1,108.92 and 497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.83, 1,108.92 and 497.64 is: 745.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.83 : 1,108.92 = 497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.83/1,108.92 = 497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.83x = 1,108.92 × 497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.83x = 551,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,842.95/739.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.91

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