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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.40, 1,105.74 and 490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.40, 1,105.74 and 490.20 is: 735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.40 : 1,105.74 = 490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.40/1,105.74 = 490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.40x = 1,105.74 × 490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.40x = 542,033.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,033.75/737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.06

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