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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.18, 1,102.77 and 410.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.18, 1,102.77 and 410.37 is: 615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.18 : 1,102.77 = 410.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.18/1,102.77 = 410.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.18x = 1,102.77 × 410.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.18x = 452,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,543.72/735.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.56

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