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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.44, 1,102.74 and 506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.44, 1,102.74 and 506.04 is: 757.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.44 : 1,102.74 = 506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.44/1,102.74 = 506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.44x = 1,102.74 × 506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.44x = 558,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,030.55/736.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.74

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