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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.79, 1,104.51 and 274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.79, 1,104.51 and 274.46 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.79 : 1,104.51 = 274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.79/1,104.51 = 274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.79x = 1,104.51 × 274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.79x = 303,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,143.81/736.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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