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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.72, 1,101.44 and 410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.72, 1,101.44 and 410.56 is: 615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.72 : 1,101.44 = 410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.72/1,101.44 = 410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.72x = 1,101.44 × 410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.72x = 452,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,207.21/734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.48

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