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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.48, 1,106.62 and 490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.48, 1,106.62 and 490.86 is: 736.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.48 : 1,106.62 = 490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.48/1,106.62 = 490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.48x = 1,106.62 × 490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.48x = 543,194.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,194.27/737.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.55

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