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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.73, 1,104.85 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.73, 1,104.85 and 297.87 is: 446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.73 : 1,104.85 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.73/1,104.85 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.73x = 1,104.85 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.73x = 329,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,094.66/736.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.70

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