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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.46, 1,105.16 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.46, 1,105.16 and 412.04 is: 618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.46 : 1,105.16 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.46/1,105.16 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.46x = 1,105.16 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.46x = 455,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,370.13/736.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.32

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