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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.20, 1,104.48 and 411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.20, 1,104.48 and 411.80 is: 617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.20 : 1,104.48 = 411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.20/1,104.48 = 411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.20x = 1,104.48 × 411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.20x = 454,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,819.34/736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.79

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