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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.74, 1,104.03 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.74, 1,104.03 and 303.66 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.74 : 1,104.03 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.74/1,104.03 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.74x = 1,104.03 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.74x = 335,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,249.75/736.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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