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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.80, 1,102.38 and 492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.80, 1,102.38 and 492.18 is: 736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.80 : 1,102.38 = 492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.80/1,102.38 = 492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.80x = 1,102.38 × 492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.80x = 542,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,569.39/736.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.39

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