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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.11, 1,100.80 and 317.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.11, 1,100.80 and 317.57 is: 476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.11 : 1,100.80 = 317.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.11/1,100.80 = 317.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.11x = 1,100.80 × 317.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.11x = 349,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,574.76/734.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.19

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