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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.50, 1,102.38 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.50, 1,102.38 and 409.42 is: 614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.50 : 1,102.38 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.50/1,102.38 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.50x = 1,102.38 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.50x = 451,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,336.42/734.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.48

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