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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.95, 1,104.11 and 411.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.95, 1,104.11 and 411.55 is: 617.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.95 : 1,104.11 = 411.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.95/1,104.11 = 411.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.95x = 1,104.11 × 411.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.95x = 454,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,396.47/735.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.43

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