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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.02, 1,103.40 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.02, 1,103.40 and 491.94 is: 737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.02 : 1,103.40 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.02/1,103.40 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.02x = 1,103.40 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.02x = 542,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,806.60/736.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.49

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