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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.79, 1,104.47 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.79, 1,104.47 and 274.25 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.79 : 1,104.47 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.79/1,104.47 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.79x = 1,104.47 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.79x = 302,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,896.06/736.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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