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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.99, 1,105.90 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.99, 1,105.90 and 275.09 is: 412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.99 : 1,105.90 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.99/1,105.90 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.99x = 1,105.90 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.99x = 304,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,216.50/736.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.79

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