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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736, 1,104.36 and 504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736, 1,104.36 and 504.88 is: 757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736 : 1,104.36 = 504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736/1,104.36 = 504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736x = 1,104.36 × 504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736x = 557,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,569.28/736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.57

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