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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.34, 1,105.00 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.34, 1,105.00 and 505.44 is: 758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.34 : 1,105.00 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.34/1,105.00 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.34x = 1,105.00 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.34x = 558,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,509.94/736.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.50

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