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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.57, 1,104.80 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.57, 1,104.80 and 216.55 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.57 : 1,104.80 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.57/1,104.80 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.57x = 1,104.80 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.57x = 239,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,238.92/736.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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