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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.90, 1,102.80 and 405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.90, 1,102.80 and 405.10 is: 608.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.90 : 1,102.80 = 405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.90/1,102.80 = 405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.90x = 1,102.80 × 405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.90x = 446,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,744.28/733.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.73

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