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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.59, 1,104.75 and 297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.59, 1,104.75 and 297.82 is: 446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.59 : 1,104.75 = 297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.59/1,104.75 = 297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.59x = 1,104.75 × 297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.59x = 329,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,010.00/736.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.67

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