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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.32, 1,105.50 and 461.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.32, 1,105.50 and 461.61 is: 693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.32 : 1,105.50 = 461.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.32/1,105.50 = 461.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.32x = 1,105.50 × 461.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.32x = 510,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,309.86/736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.05

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