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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.03, 1,104.45 and 411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.03, 1,104.45 and 411.22 is: 617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.03 : 1,104.45 = 411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.03/1,104.45 = 411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.03x = 1,104.45 × 411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.03x = 454,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,171.93/736.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.06

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