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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.51, 1,104.66 and 408.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.51, 1,104.66 and 408.05 is: 612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.51 : 1,104.66 = 408.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.51/1,104.66 = 408.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.51x = 1,104.66 × 408.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.51x = 450,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,756.51/736.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.02

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