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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.56, 1,102.24 and 492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.56, 1,102.24 and 492.04 is: 737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.56 : 1,102.24 = 492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.56/1,102.24 = 492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.56x = 1,102.24 × 492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.56x = 542,346.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,346.17/735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.32

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