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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.90, 1,104.94 and 486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.90, 1,104.94 and 486.30 is: 729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.90 : 1,104.94 = 486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.90/1,104.94 = 486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.90x = 1,104.94 × 486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.90x = 537,337.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,337.07/736.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.19

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