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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.84, 1,105.26 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.84, 1,105.26 and 304.04 is: 456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.84 : 1,105.26 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.84/1,105.26 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.84x = 1,105.26 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.84x = 336,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,043.25/736.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.06

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