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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.65, 1,104.73 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.65, 1,104.73 and 274.28 is: 411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.65 : 1,104.73 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.65/1,104.73 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.65x = 1,104.73 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.65x = 302,999.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,999.14/736.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.32

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