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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.65, 1,105.02 and 249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.65, 1,105.02 and 249.74 is: 374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.65 : 1,105.02 = 249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.65/1,105.02 = 249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.65x = 1,105.02 × 249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.65x = 275,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,967.69/736.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.63

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