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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.60, 1,104.65 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.60, 1,104.65 and 216.47 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.60 : 1,104.65 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.60/1,104.65 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.60x = 1,104.65 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.60x = 239,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,116.98/736.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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