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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.26, 1,103.59 and 345.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.26, 1,103.59 and 345.93 is: 518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.26 : 1,103.59 = 345.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.26/1,103.59 = 345.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.26x = 1,103.59 × 345.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.26x = 381,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,764.89/736.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.52

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