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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.08, 1,101.27 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.08, 1,101.27 and 301.24 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.08 : 1,101.27 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.08/1,101.27 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.08x = 1,101.27 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.08x = 331,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,746.57/734.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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