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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.06, 1,100.47 and 502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.06, 1,100.47 and 502.39 is: 753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.06 : 1,100.47 = 502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.06/1,100.47 = 502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.06x = 1,100.47 × 502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.06x = 552,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,865.12/734.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.16

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