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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.99, 1,104.11 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.99, 1,104.11 and 370.89 is: 555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.99 : 1,104.11 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.99/1,104.11 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.99x = 1,104.11 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.99x = 409,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,503.36/736.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.64

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