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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.44, 1,103.52 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.44, 1,103.52 and 492.08 is: 738.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.44 : 1,103.52 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.44/1,103.52 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.44x = 1,103.52 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.44x = 543,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,020.12/735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.36

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