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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.84, 1,104.91 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.84, 1,104.91 and 274.60 is: 411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.84 : 1,104.91 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.84/1,104.91 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.84x = 1,104.91 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.84x = 303,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,408.29/736.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.77

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