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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.83, 1,104.98 and 346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.83, 1,104.98 and 346.75 is: 519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.83 : 1,104.98 = 346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.83/1,104.98 = 346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.83x = 1,104.98 × 346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.83x = 383,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,147.32/736.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.99

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