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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.02, 1,100.79 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.02, 1,100.79 and 301.30 is: 451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.02 : 1,100.79 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.02/1,100.79 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.02x = 1,100.79 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.02x = 331,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,668.03/734.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.85

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