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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.54, 1,104.60 and 346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.54, 1,104.60 and 346.42 is: 519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.54 : 1,104.60 = 346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.54/1,104.60 = 346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.54x = 1,104.60 × 346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.54x = 382,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,655.53/736.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.53

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