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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.09, 1,101.13 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.09, 1,101.13 and 300.94 is: 451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.09 : 1,101.13 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.09/1,101.13 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.09x = 1,101.13 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.09x = 331,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,370.56/734.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.41

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