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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.04, 1,103.70 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.04, 1,103.70 and 411.32 is: 616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.04 : 1,103.70 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.04/1,103.70 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.04x = 1,103.70 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.04x = 453,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,973.88/736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.78

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