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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.53, 1,104.75 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.53, 1,104.75 and 274.11 is: 411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.53 : 1,104.75 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.53/1,104.75 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.53x = 1,104.75 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.53x = 302,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,823.02/736.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.15

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