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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.22, 1,102.77 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.22, 1,102.77 and 504.02 is: 754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.22 : 1,102.77 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.22/1,102.77 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.22x = 1,102.77 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.22x = 555,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,818.14/736.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.96

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