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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.56, 1,104.75 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.56, 1,104.75 and 274.41 is: 411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.56 : 1,104.75 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.56/1,104.75 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.56x = 1,104.75 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.56x = 303,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,154.45/736.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.58

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