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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.71, 1,108.72 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.71, 1,108.72 and 493.44 is: 738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.71 : 1,108.72 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.71/1,108.72 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.71x = 1,108.72 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.71x = 547,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,086.80/740.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.60

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