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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.85, 1,104.89 and 411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.85, 1,104.89 and 411.69 is: 616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.85 : 1,104.89 = 411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.85/1,104.89 = 411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.85x = 1,104.89 × 411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.85x = 454,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,870.11/737.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.48

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