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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.10, 1,100.30 and 408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.10, 1,100.30 and 408.82 is: 612.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.10 : 1,100.30 = 408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.10/1,100.30 = 408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.10x = 1,100.30 × 408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.10x = 449,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,819.14/734.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.75

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