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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.93, 1,104.44 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.93, 1,104.44 and 411.66 is: 617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.93 : 1,104.44 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.93/1,104.44 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.93x = 1,104.44 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.93x = 454,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,651.71/735.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.79

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