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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.54, 1,103.79 and 492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.54, 1,103.79 and 492.18 is: 738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.54 : 1,103.79 = 492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.54/1,103.79 = 492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.54x = 1,103.79 × 492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.54x = 543,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,263.36/735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.59

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