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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.35, 1,104.70 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.35, 1,104.70 and 274.13 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.35 : 1,104.70 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.35/1,104.70 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.35x = 1,104.70 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.35x = 302,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,830.04/736.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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