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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.06, 1,103.47 and 504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.06, 1,103.47 and 504.39 is: 756.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.06 : 1,103.47 = 504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.06/1,103.47 = 504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.06x = 1,103.47 × 504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.06x = 556,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,579.23/736.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.16

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