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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.44, 1,104.18 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.44, 1,104.18 and 411.96 is: 617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.44 : 1,104.18 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.44/1,104.18 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.44x = 1,104.18 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.44x = 454,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,877.99/736.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.67

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