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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.84, 1,101.78 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.84, 1,101.78 and 409.42 is: 614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.84 : 1,101.78 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.84/1,101.78 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.84x = 1,101.78 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.84x = 451,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,090.77/733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.70

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