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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.74, 1,104.98 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.74, 1,104.98 and 297.88 is: 446.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.74 : 1,104.98 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.74/1,104.98 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.74x = 1,104.98 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.74x = 329,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,147.19/736.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.76

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