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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.10, 1,103.38 and 461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.10, 1,103.38 and 461.56 is: 691.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.10 : 1,103.38 = 461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.10/1,103.38 = 461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.10x = 1,103.38 × 461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.10x = 509,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,276.07/736.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.86

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