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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.56, 1,103.22 and 545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.56, 1,103.22 and 545.40 is: 816.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.56 : 1,103.22 = 545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.56/1,103.22 = 545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.56x = 1,103.22 × 545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.56x = 601,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,696.19/736.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.90

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