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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.78, 1,104.82 and 346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.78, 1,104.82 and 346.67 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.78 : 1,104.82 = 346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.78/1,104.82 = 346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.78x = 1,104.82 × 346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.78x = 383,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,007.95/736.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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