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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.55, 1,103.19 and 411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.55, 1,103.19 and 411.20 is: 615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.55 : 1,103.19 = 411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.55/1,103.19 = 411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.55x = 1,103.19 × 411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.55x = 453,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,626.21/736.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.88

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