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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.84, 1,105.12 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.84, 1,105.12 and 371.54 is: 557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.84 : 1,105.12 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.84/1,105.12 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.84x = 1,105.12 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.84x = 410,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,596.28/736.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.24

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