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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.18, 1,104.27 and 411.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.18, 1,104.27 and 411.37 is: 617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.18 : 1,104.27 = 411.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.18/1,104.27 = 411.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.18x = 1,104.27 × 411.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.18x = 454,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,263.55/736.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.06

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