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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.11, 1,103.55 and 504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.11, 1,103.55 and 504.43 is: 756.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.11 : 1,103.55 = 504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.11/1,103.55 = 504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.11x = 1,103.55 × 504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.11x = 556,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,658.21/736.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.22

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