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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.10, 1,108.53 and 492.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.10, 1,108.53 and 492.78 is: 738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.10 : 1,108.53 = 492.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.10/1,108.53 = 492.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.10x = 1,108.53 × 492.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.10x = 546,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,261.41/740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.09

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