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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,104.74 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,104.74 and 370.64 is: 556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,104.74 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,104.74 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,104.74 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 409,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,460.83/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.36

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