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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.05, 1,100.94 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.05, 1,100.94 and 409.70 is: 613.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.05 : 1,100.94 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.05/1,100.94 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.05x = 1,100.94 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.05x = 451,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,049.61/735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.64

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