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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.94, 1,101.93 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.94, 1,101.93 and 410.46 is: 615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.94 : 1,101.93 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.94/1,101.93 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.94x = 1,101.93 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.94x = 452,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,298.19/734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.42

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