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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.04, 1,103.40 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.04, 1,103.40 and 411.60 is: 616.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.04 : 1,103.40 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.04/1,103.40 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.04x = 1,103.40 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.04x = 454,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,159.44/737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.19

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