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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.36, 1,101.42 and 490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.36, 1,101.42 and 490.74 is: 735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.36 : 1,101.42 = 490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.36/1,101.42 = 490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.36x = 1,101.42 × 490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.36x = 540,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,510.85/735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.03

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