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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.04, 1,103.72 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.04, 1,103.72 and 439.68 is: 659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.04 : 1,103.72 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.04/1,103.72 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.04x = 1,103.72 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.04x = 485,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,283.61/736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.32

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