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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.72, 1,103.46 and 520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.72, 1,103.46 and 520.48 is: 779.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.72 : 1,103.46 = 520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.72/1,103.46 = 520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.72x = 1,103.46 × 520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.72x = 574,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,328.86/736.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.58

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