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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.14, 1,103.60 and 345.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.14, 1,103.60 and 345.95 is: 518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.14 : 1,103.60 = 345.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.14/1,103.60 = 345.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.14x = 1,103.60 × 345.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.14x = 381,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,791.45/736.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.64

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