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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.97, 1,104.49 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.97, 1,104.49 and 303.89 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.97 : 1,104.49 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.97/1,104.49 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.97x = 1,104.49 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.97x = 335,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,643.47/736.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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