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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.13, 1,099.98 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.13, 1,099.98 and 322.65 is: 483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.13 : 1,099.98 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.13/1,099.98 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.13x = 1,099.98 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.13x = 354,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,908.55/734.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.44

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