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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.04, 1,103.43 and 504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.04, 1,103.43 and 504.36 is: 756.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.04 : 1,103.43 = 504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.04/1,103.43 = 504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.04x = 1,103.43 × 504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.04x = 556,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,525.95/736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.11

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