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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.99, 1,105.18 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.99, 1,105.18 and 274.68 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.99 : 1,105.18 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.99/1,105.18 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.99x = 1,105.18 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.99x = 303,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,570.16/736.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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