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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.28, 1,102.96 and 443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.28, 1,102.96 and 443.86 is: 664.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.28 : 1,102.96 = 443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.28/1,102.96 = 443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.28x = 1,102.96 × 443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.28x = 489,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,559.80/736.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.91

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