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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.82, 1,104.69 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.82, 1,104.69 and 411.74 is: 617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.82 : 1,104.69 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.82/1,104.69 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.82x = 1,104.69 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.82x = 454,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,845.06/736.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.31

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