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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.28, 1,100.74 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.28, 1,100.74 and 488.02 is: 730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.28 : 1,100.74 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.28/1,100.74 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.28x = 1,100.74 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.28x = 537,183.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,183.13/735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.58

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