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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.80, 1,104.10 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.80, 1,104.10 and 411.12 is: 616.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.80 : 1,104.10 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.80/1,104.10 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.80x = 1,104.10 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.80x = 453,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,917.59/735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.90

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