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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.22, 1,104.11 and 345.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.22, 1,104.11 and 345.83 is: 518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.22 : 1,104.11 = 345.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.22/1,104.11 = 345.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.22x = 1,104.11 × 345.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.22x = 381,827.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,827.11/736.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.64

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