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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.38, 1,105.02 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.38, 1,105.02 and 553.23 is: 830.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.38 : 1,105.02 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.38/1,105.02 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.38x = 1,105.02 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.38x = 611,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,330.21/736.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.18

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