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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.89, 1,105.65 and 444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.89, 1,105.65 and 444.58 is: 667.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.89 : 1,105.65 = 444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.89/1,105.65 = 444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.89x = 1,105.65 × 444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.89x = 491,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,549.88/736.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.06

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