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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.48, 1,104.64 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.48, 1,104.64 and 371.20 is: 556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.48 : 1,104.64 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.48/1,104.64 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.48x = 1,104.64 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.48x = 410,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,042.37/736.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.76

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