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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.12, 1,104 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.12, 1,104 and 462.16 is: 693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.12 : 1,104 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.12/1,104 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.12x = 1,104 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.12x = 510,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,224.64/736.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.13

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