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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.72, 1,101.12 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.72, 1,101.12 and 492.16 is: 736.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.72 : 1,101.12 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.72/1,101.12 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.72x = 1,101.12 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.72x = 541,927.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,927.22/735.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.59

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