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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.91, 1,102.38 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.91, 1,102.38 and 491.32 is: 736.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.91 : 1,102.38 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.91/1,102.38 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.91x = 1,102.38 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.91x = 541,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,621.34/734.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.99

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