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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.09, 1,104.13 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.09, 1,104.13 and 249.13 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.09 : 1,104.13 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.09/1,104.13 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.09x = 1,104.13 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.09x = 275,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,073.60/736.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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