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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.57, 1,104.32 and 493.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.57, 1,104.32 and 493.18 is: 740.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.57 : 1,104.32 = 493.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.57/1,104.32 = 493.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.57x = 1,104.32 × 493.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.57x = 544,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,628.54/735.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.42

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