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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.52, 1,105.04 and 490.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.52, 1,105.04 and 490.71 is: 736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.52 : 1,105.04 = 490.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.52/1,105.04 = 490.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.52x = 1,105.04 × 490.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.52x = 542,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,254.18/736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.24

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