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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.36, 1,100.04 and 409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.36, 1,100.04 and 409.90 is: 614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.36 : 1,100.04 = 409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.36/1,100.04 = 409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.36x = 1,100.04 × 409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.36x = 450,906.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,906.40/734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.01

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