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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.05, 1,104.76 and 303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.05, 1,104.76 and 303.97 is: 455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.05 : 1,104.76 = 303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.05/1,104.76 = 303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.05x = 1,104.76 × 303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.05x = 335,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,813.90/737.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.62

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