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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.09, 1,100.54 and 502.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.09, 1,100.54 and 502.41 is: 753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.09 : 1,100.54 = 502.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.09/1,100.54 = 502.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.09x = 1,100.54 × 502.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.09x = 552,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,923.56/734.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.21

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