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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.54, 1,102.66 and 461.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.54, 1,102.66 and 461.80 is: 691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.54 : 1,102.66 = 461.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.54/1,102.66 = 461.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.54x = 1,102.66 × 461.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.54x = 509,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,208.39/736.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.35

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