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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.36, 1,099.92 and 489.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.36, 1,099.92 and 489.74 is: 733.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.36 : 1,099.92 = 489.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.36/1,099.92 = 489.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.36x = 1,099.92 × 489.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.36x = 538,674.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,674.82/734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.53

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