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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.06, 1,109.09 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.06, 1,109.09 and 410.22 is: 614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.06 : 1,109.09 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.06/1,109.09 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.06x = 1,109.09 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.06x = 454,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,970.90/740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.78

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