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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,106.06 and 490.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,106.06 and 490.49 is: 735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,106.06 = 490.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,106.06 = 490.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,106.06 × 490.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 542,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,503.39/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.98

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