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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.20, 1,102.68 and 447.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.20, 1,102.68 and 447.03 is: 669.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.20 : 1,102.68 = 447.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.20/1,102.68 = 447.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.20x = 1,102.68 × 447.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.20x = 492,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,931.04/736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.56

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