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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.81, 1,105.87 and 553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.81, 1,105.87 and 553.64 is: 830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.81 : 1,105.87 = 553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.81/1,105.87 = 553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.81x = 1,105.87 × 553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.81x = 612,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,255.25/736.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.96

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