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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.91, 1,103.90 and 411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.91, 1,103.90 and 411.03 is: 616.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.91 : 1,103.90 = 411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.91/1,103.90 = 411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.91x = 1,103.90 × 411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.91x = 453,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,736.02/735.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.56

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