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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.16, 1,101.12 and 409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.16, 1,101.12 and 409.72 is: 613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.16 : 1,101.12 = 409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.16/1,101.12 = 409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.16x = 1,101.12 × 409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.16x = 451,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,150.89/735.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.68

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