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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.68, 1,101.24 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.68, 1,101.24 and 409.68 is: 614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.68 : 1,101.24 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.68/1,101.24 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.68x = 1,101.24 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.68x = 451,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,156.00/733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.92

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