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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.95, 1,104.57 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.95, 1,104.57 and 346.47 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.95 : 1,104.57 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.95/1,104.57 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.95x = 1,104.57 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.95x = 382,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,700.37/736.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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