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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.69, 1,105.07 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.69, 1,105.07 and 291.96 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.69 : 1,105.07 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.69/1,105.07 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.69x = 1,105.07 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.69x = 322,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,632.28/736.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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