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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.24, 1,102.05 and 491.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.24, 1,102.05 and 491.43 is: 736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.24 : 1,102.05 = 491.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.24/1,102.05 = 491.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.24x = 1,102.05 × 491.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.24x = 541,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,580.43/735.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.60

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