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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.80, 1,103.78 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.80, 1,103.78 and 411.18 is: 615.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.80 : 1,103.78 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.80/1,103.78 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.80x = 1,103.78 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.80x = 453,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,850.20/736.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.97

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