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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.92, 1,103.04 and 411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.92, 1,103.04 and 411.30 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.92 : 1,103.04 = 411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.92/1,103.04 = 411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.92x = 1,103.04 × 411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.92x = 453,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,680.35/736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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