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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.40, 1,100.40 and 492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.40, 1,100.40 and 492.40 is: 736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.40 : 1,100.40 = 492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.40/1,100.40 = 492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.40x = 1,100.40 × 492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.40x = 541,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,836.96/735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.79

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