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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.34, 1,103.92 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.34, 1,103.92 and 504.66 is: 756.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.34 : 1,103.92 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.34/1,103.92 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.34x = 1,103.92 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.34x = 557,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,103.01/736.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.58

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