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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.23, 1,103.54 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.23, 1,103.54 and 345.92 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.23 : 1,103.54 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.23/1,103.54 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.23x = 1,103.54 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.23x = 381,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,736.00/736.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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