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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.88, 1,105.82 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.88, 1,105.82 and 304.03 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.88 : 1,105.82 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.88/1,105.82 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.88x = 1,105.82 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.88x = 336,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,202.45/736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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