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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.08, 1,100.82 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.08, 1,100.82 and 271.89 is: 407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.08 : 1,100.82 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.08/1,100.82 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.08x = 1,100.82 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.08x = 299,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,301.95/734.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.72

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