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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.44, 1,102.11 and 406.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.44, 1,102.11 and 406.03 is: 609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.44 : 1,102.11 = 406.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.44/1,102.11 = 406.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.44x = 1,102.11 × 406.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.44x = 447,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,489.72/734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.29

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