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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.47, 1,103.15 and 504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.47, 1,103.15 and 504.27 is: 755.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.47 : 1,103.15 = 504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.47/1,103.15 = 504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.47x = 1,103.15 × 504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.47x = 556,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,286.71/736.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.34

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