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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.64, 1,105.26 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.64, 1,105.26 and 371.66 is: 557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.64 : 1,105.26 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.64/1,105.26 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.64x = 1,105.26 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.64x = 410,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,780.93/736.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.64

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