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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.09, 1,101.55 and 503.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.09, 1,101.55 and 503.42 is: 753.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.09 : 1,101.55 = 503.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.09/1,101.55 = 503.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.09x = 1,101.55 × 503.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.09x = 554,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,536.48/736.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.36

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