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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.32, 1,104.13 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.32, 1,104.13 and 297.22 is: 445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.32 : 1,104.13 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.32/1,104.13 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.32x = 1,104.13 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.32x = 328,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,169.20/736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.69

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