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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.05, 1,104.51 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.05, 1,104.51 and 274.16 is: 411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.05 : 1,104.51 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.05/1,104.51 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.05x = 1,104.51 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.05x = 302,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,806.94/736.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.39

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