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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.29, 1,100.82 and 409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.29, 1,100.82 and 409.88 is: 614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.29 : 1,100.82 = 409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.29/1,100.82 = 409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.29x = 1,100.82 × 409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.29x = 451,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,204.10/734.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.48

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