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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.11, 1,102.91 and 461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.11, 1,102.91 and 461.58 is: 691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.11 : 1,102.91 = 461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.11/1,102.91 = 461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.11x = 1,102.91 × 461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.11x = 509,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,078.89/736.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.58

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