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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.20, 1,097.08 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.20, 1,097.08 and 407.40 is: 610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.20 : 1,097.08 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.20/1,097.08 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.20x = 1,097.08 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.20x = 446,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,950.39/732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.42

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