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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.44, 1,104.86 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.44, 1,104.86 and 407.44 is: 611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.44 : 1,104.86 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.44/1,104.86 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.44x = 1,104.86 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.44x = 450,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,164.16/736.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.27

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