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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.88, 1,100.74 and 544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.88, 1,100.74 and 544.88 is: 813.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.88 : 1,100.74 = 544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.88/1,100.74 = 544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.88x = 1,100.74 × 544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.88x = 599,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,771.21/736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.93

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