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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,101.78 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,101.78 and 410.88 is: 615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,101.78 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,101.78 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,101.78 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 452,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,699.37/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.11

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