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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.72, 1,104.12 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.72, 1,104.12 and 303.64 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.72 : 1,104.12 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.72/1,104.12 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.72x = 1,104.12 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.72x = 335,255.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,255.00/736.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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