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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.03, 1,100.39 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.03, 1,100.39 and 441.62 is: 662.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.03 : 1,100.39 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.03/1,100.39 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.03x = 1,100.39 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.03x = 485,946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,946.52/734.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.03

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