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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.40, 1,105.24 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.40, 1,105.24 and 545.04 is: 818.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.40 : 1,105.24 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.40/1,105.24 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.40x = 1,105.24 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.40x = 602,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,400.01/736.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.03

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