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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.24, 1,100.54 and 490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.24, 1,100.54 and 490.44 is: 735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.24 : 1,100.54 = 490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.24/1,100.54 = 490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.24x = 1,100.54 × 490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.24x = 539,748.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,748.84/734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.11

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