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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.81, 1,102.29 and 411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.81, 1,102.29 and 411.40 is: 616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.81 : 1,102.29 = 411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.81/1,102.29 = 411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.81x = 1,102.29 × 411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.81x = 453,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,482.11/735.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.30

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