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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.10, 1,101.45 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.10, 1,101.45 and 409.69 is: 614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.10 : 1,101.45 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.10/1,101.45 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.10x = 1,101.45 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.10x = 451,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,253.05/734.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.70

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