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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.74, 1,104.03 and 462.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.74, 1,104.03 and 462.05 is: 692.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.74 : 1,104.03 = 462.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.74/1,104.03 = 462.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.74x = 1,104.03 × 462.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.74x = 510,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,111.54/736.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.39

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