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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.64, 1,104.92 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.64, 1,104.92 and 411.28 is: 616.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.64 : 1,104.92 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.64/1,104.92 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.64x = 1,104.92 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.64x = 454,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,431.50/736.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.90

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