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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.57, 1,105.17 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.57, 1,105.17 and 274.69 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.57 : 1,105.17 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.57/1,105.17 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.57x = 1,105.17 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.57x = 303,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,579.15/736.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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