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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.64, 1,105.16 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.64, 1,105.16 and 297.92 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.64 : 1,105.16 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.64/1,105.16 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.64x = 1,105.16 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.64x = 329,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,250.54/736.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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