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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.76, 1,102.74 and 492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.76, 1,102.74 and 492.76 is: 738.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.76 : 1,102.74 = 492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.76/1,102.74 = 492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.76x = 1,102.74 × 492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.76x = 543,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,386.16/735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.54

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