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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.24, 1,101.62 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.24, 1,101.62 and 409.16 is: 613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.24 : 1,101.62 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.24/1,101.62 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.24x = 1,101.62 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.24x = 450,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,738.84/734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.88

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