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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.92, 1,102.61 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.92, 1,102.61 and 410.06 is: 615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.92 : 1,102.61 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.92/1,102.61 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.92x = 1,102.61 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.92x = 452,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,140.04/734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.22

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