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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.50, 1,102.01 and 461.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.50, 1,102.01 and 461.31 is: 690.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.50 : 1,102.01 = 461.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.50/1,102.01 = 461.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.50x = 1,102.01 × 461.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.50x = 508,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,365.93/736.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.25

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