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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.44, 1,103.87 and 553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.44, 1,103.87 and 553.28 is: 829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.44 : 1,103.87 = 553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.44/1,103.87 = 553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.44x = 1,103.87 × 553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.44x = 610,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,740.91/736.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.32

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