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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736, 1,104.54 and 480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736, 1,104.54 and 480.04 is: 720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736 : 1,104.54 = 480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736/1,104.54 = 480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736x = 1,104.54 × 480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736x = 530,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,223.38/736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.41

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