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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.92, 1,100.04 and 409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.92, 1,100.04 and 409.30 is: 612.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.92 : 1,100.04 = 409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.92/1,100.04 = 409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.92x = 1,100.04 × 409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.92x = 450,246.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,246.37/734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.65

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