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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.66, 1,105.22 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.66, 1,105.22 and 303.86 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.66 : 1,105.22 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.66/1,105.22 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.66x = 1,105.22 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.66x = 335,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,832.15/736.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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