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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.32, 1,100.94 and 409.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.32, 1,100.94 and 409.24 is: 613.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.32 : 1,100.94 = 409.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.32/1,100.94 = 409.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.32x = 1,100.94 × 409.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.32x = 450,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,548.69/734.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.56

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