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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.51, 1,100.39 and 441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.51, 1,100.39 and 441.69 is: 661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.51 : 1,100.39 = 441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.51/1,100.39 = 441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.51x = 1,100.39 × 441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.51x = 486,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,029.05/734.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.71

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