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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.95, 1,101.11 and 409.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.95, 1,101.11 and 409.55 is: 614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.95 : 1,101.11 = 409.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.95/1,101.11 = 409.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.95x = 1,101.11 × 409.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.95x = 450,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,952.05/733.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.42

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