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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.60, 1,101.60 and 491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.60, 1,101.60 and 491.20 is: 737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.60 : 1,101.60 = 491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.60/1,101.60 = 491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.60x = 1,101.60 × 491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.60x = 541,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,105.92/733.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.60

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