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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.89, 1,104.68 and 274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.89, 1,104.68 and 274.35 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.89 : 1,104.68 = 274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.89/1,104.68 = 274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.89x = 1,104.68 × 274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.89x = 303,068.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,068.96/736.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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