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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.21, 1,101.98 and 488.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.21, 1,101.98 and 488.92 is: 731.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.21 : 1,101.98 = 488.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.21/1,101.98 = 488.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.21x = 1,101.98 × 488.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.21x = 538,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,780.06/736.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.83

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