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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.54, 1,105.31 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.54, 1,105.31 and 490.02 is: 735.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.54 : 1,105.31 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.54/1,105.31 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.54x = 1,105.31 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.54x = 541,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,628.35/736.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.37

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