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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.02, 1,104.30 and 490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.02, 1,104.30 and 490.22 is: 735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.02 : 1,104.30 = 490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.02/1,104.30 = 490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.02x = 1,104.30 × 490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.02x = 541,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,344.42/736.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.50

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