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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.15, 1,107.89 and 492.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.15, 1,107.89 and 492.86 is: 737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.15 : 1,107.89 = 492.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.15/1,107.89 = 492.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.15x = 1,107.89 × 492.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.15x = 546,034.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,034.67/740.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.74

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