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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.72, 1,104 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.72, 1,104 and 303.52 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.72 : 1,104 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.72/1,104 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.72x = 1,104 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.72x = 335,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,086.08/736.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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