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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.20, 1,104.58 and 303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.20, 1,104.58 and 303.40 is: 455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.20 : 1,104.58 = 303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.20/1,104.58 = 303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.20x = 1,104.58 × 303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.20x = 335,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,129.57/736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.22

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