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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.47, 1,104.77 and 371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.47, 1,104.77 and 371.03 is: 556.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.47 : 1,104.77 = 371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.47/1,104.77 = 371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.47x = 1,104.77 × 371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.47x = 409,898.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,898.22/736.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.57

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