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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.91, 1,104.91 and 314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.91, 1,104.91 and 314.27 is: 471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.91 : 1,104.91 = 314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.91/1,104.91 = 314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.91x = 1,104.91 × 314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.91x = 347,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,233.76/736.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.20

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