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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.99, 1,104.35 and 407.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.99, 1,104.35 and 407.19 is: 610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.99 : 1,104.35 = 407.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.99/1,104.35 = 407.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.99x = 1,104.35 × 407.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.99x = 449,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,680.28/735.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.99

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