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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.56, 1,104.84 and 412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.56, 1,104.84 and 412.08 is: 618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.56 : 1,104.84 = 412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.56/1,104.84 = 412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.56x = 1,104.84 × 412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.56x = 455,282.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,282.47/736.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.12

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