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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.52, 1,104.77 and 447.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.52, 1,104.77 and 447.89 is: 671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.52 : 1,104.77 = 447.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.52/1,104.77 = 447.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.52x = 1,104.77 × 447.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.52x = 494,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,811.03/736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.83

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