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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.04, 1,101.96 and 571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.04, 1,101.96 and 571.34 is: 855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.04 : 1,101.96 = 571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.04/1,101.96 = 571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.04x = 1,101.96 × 571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.04x = 629,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,593.83/736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.38

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