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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.19, 1,104.08 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.19, 1,104.08 and 370.82 is: 556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.19 : 1,104.08 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.19/1,104.08 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.19x = 1,104.08 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.19x = 409,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,407.57/736.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.12

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