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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.51, 1,103.16 and 407.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.51, 1,103.16 and 407.05 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.51 : 1,103.16 = 407.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.51/1,103.16 = 407.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.51x = 1,103.16 × 407.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.51x = 449,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,041.28/735.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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