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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,099.62 and 408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,099.62 and 408.72 is: 612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,099.62 = 408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,099.62 = 408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,099.62 × 408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 449,436.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,436.69/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.18

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