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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.43, 1,101.03 and 490.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.43, 1,101.03 and 490.23 is: 734.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.43 : 1,101.03 = 490.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.43/1,101.03 = 490.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.43x = 1,101.03 × 490.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.43x = 539,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,757.94/734.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.93

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