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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.84, 1,100.28 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.84, 1,100.28 and 408.42 is: 613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.84 : 1,100.28 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.84/1,100.28 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.84x = 1,100.28 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.84x = 449,376.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,376.36/732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.20

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