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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.51, 1,101.66 and 406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.51, 1,101.66 and 406.05 is: 609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.51 : 1,101.66 = 406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.51/1,101.66 = 406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.51x = 1,101.66 × 406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.51x = 447,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,333.17/734.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.02

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