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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.38, 1,104.75 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.38, 1,104.75 and 411.96 is: 618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.38 : 1,104.75 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.38/1,104.75 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.38x = 1,104.75 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.38x = 455,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,112.81/736.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.04

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