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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.16, 1,106.53 and 464.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.16, 1,106.53 and 464.00 is: 697.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.16 : 1,106.53 = 464.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.16/1,106.53 = 464.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.16x = 1,106.53 × 464.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.16x = 513,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,423.23/736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.44

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