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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.76, 1,105.29 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.76, 1,105.29 and 249.81 is: 374.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.76 : 1,105.29 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.76/1,105.29 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.76x = 1,105.29 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.76x = 276,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,112.49/736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.77

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