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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.11, 1,101.74 and 493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.11, 1,101.74 and 493.11 is: 738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.11 : 1,101.74 = 493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.11/1,101.74 = 493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.11x = 1,101.74 × 493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.11x = 543,276.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,276.55/736.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.04

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