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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.92, 1,104.54 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.92, 1,104.54 and 371.16 is: 556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.92 : 1,104.54 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.92/1,104.54 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.92x = 1,104.54 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.92x = 409,961.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,961.07/736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.32

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