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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.92, 1,082.31 and 490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.92, 1,082.31 and 490.37 is: 736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.92 : 1,082.31 = 490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.92/1,082.31 = 490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.92x = 1,082.31 × 490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.92x = 530,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,732.35/720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.19

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