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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.58, 1,104.30 and 410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.58, 1,104.30 and 410.58 is: 617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.58 : 1,104.30 = 410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.58/1,104.30 = 410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.58x = 1,104.30 × 410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.58x = 453,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,403.49/734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.23

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