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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.71, 1,104.66 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.71, 1,104.66 and 249.57 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.71 : 1,104.66 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.71/1,104.66 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.71x = 1,104.66 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.71x = 275,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,690.00/736.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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