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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,104.30 and 406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,104.30 and 406.80 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,104.30 = 406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,104.30 = 406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,104.30 × 406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 449,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,229.24/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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