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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.29, 1,104.59 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.29, 1,104.59 and 274.07 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.29 : 1,104.59 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.29/1,104.59 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.29x = 1,104.59 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.29x = 302,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,738.43/736.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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