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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.89, 1,105.87 and 292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.89, 1,105.87 and 292.22 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.89 : 1,105.87 = 292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.89/1,105.87 = 292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.89x = 1,105.87 × 292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.89x = 323,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,161.99/736.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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