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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,104.89 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,104.89 and 243.09 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.68 : 1,104.89 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.68/1,104.89 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.68x = 1,104.89 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.68x = 268,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,587.71/736.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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