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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.93, 1,104.80 and 407.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.93, 1,104.80 and 407.86 is: 611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.93 : 1,104.80 = 407.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.93/1,104.80 = 407.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.93x = 1,104.80 × 407.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.93x = 450,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,599.95/736.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.45

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