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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.94, 1,102.68 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.94, 1,102.68 and 410.22 is: 615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.94 : 1,102.68 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.94/1,102.68 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.94x = 1,102.68 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.94x = 452,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,341.39/734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.48

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