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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.92, 1,105.61 and 412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.92, 1,105.61 and 412.06 is: 618.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.92 : 1,105.61 = 412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.92/1,105.61 = 412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.92x = 1,105.61 × 412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.92x = 455,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,577.66/736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.22

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