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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.69, 1,104.97 and 303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.69, 1,104.97 and 303.85 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.69 : 1,104.97 = 303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.69/1,104.97 = 303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.69x = 1,104.97 × 303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.69x = 335,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,745.13/736.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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