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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.05, 1,104.08 and 371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.05, 1,104.08 and 371.15 is: 556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.05 : 1,104.08 = 371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.05/1,104.08 = 371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.05x = 1,104.08 × 371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.05x = 409,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,778.14/736.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.72

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