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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.76, 1,104.09 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.76, 1,104.09 and 530.35 is: 794.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.76 : 1,104.09 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.76/1,104.09 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.76x = 1,104.09 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.76x = 585,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,554.13/736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.77

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