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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.26, 1,101.03 and 490.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.26, 1,101.03 and 490.66 is: 735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.26 : 1,101.03 = 490.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.26/1,101.03 = 490.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.26x = 1,101.03 × 490.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.26x = 540,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,231.38/734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.75

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