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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.59, 1,104.29 and 504.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.59, 1,104.29 and 504.91 is: 756.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.59 : 1,104.29 = 504.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.59/1,104.29 = 504.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.59x = 1,104.29 × 504.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.59x = 557,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,567.06/736.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.96

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