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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.52, 1,104.30 and 412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.52, 1,104.30 and 412.10 is: 617.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.52 : 1,104.30 = 412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.52/1,104.30 = 412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.52x = 1,104.30 × 412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.52x = 455,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,082.03/736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.88

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